Phlebotomist/Full-Time/Days/Good Samaritan

Carolinas Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a phlebotomist to join the IL ACL Laboratories - Good Samaritan: Support Services team. You will perform venipuncture and collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients, ensuring proper labeling and specimen integrity.

The position is full-time, 32 hours per week, day shift with starts between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. with rotating weekends and holidays. A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year phlebotomy experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience, preferred.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification and ensures patient safety.
• Performs venipuncture and collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Ensures specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; resolves labeling issues.
• Answers and screens telephone calls; assists with inventory and equipment.
• Orders and verifies test requests; documents information for quality assurance.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Department

60447 IL ACL Laboratories - Good Samaritan: Support Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Day shift hours with start times ranging between 4:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. working an 8-hour shift with rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay Range

\$18.85 - \$29.70

Major Responsibilities

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.
• Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol.
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment.
• Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers. Receives and sorts specimens. Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means.
• Orders and verifies test requests. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
• Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports
• Provides assistance in support of Billing and other business functions.
• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Required

1 year phlebotomy experience, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.

May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.

Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.

Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.

Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest U