Phlebotomist – Harbin Clinic

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen collection in the hospital laboratory. The role requires adherence to regulatory standards, accurate labeling, and timely delivery of specimens within a 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Advocate Health emphasizes maintaining patient safety, operating laboratory information systems, and training new staff while upholding confidentiality and quality controls in a high-stress clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Certification as a phlebotomist (AMT, ASCP, ASPT, NHA, or NPA)
• High School diploma or GED required; phlebotomy training or 6 months experience
• Experience with lab procedures and specimen collection preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes patient blood via venipuncture and capillary puncture
• Ensures proper patient identification and labeling of specimens
• Delivers specimens promptly to the laboratory
• Trains new teammates and students in department procedures

Skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High School or GED diploma

Phlebotomy training or 6 months hospital phlebotomy experience

Completion of approved phlebotomy program

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Department:
05550 HC Rome MOB 1825 Martha Berry Blvd – Laboratory

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Monday through Friday
• 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Pay Range:
$20.80 – $31.20

Job Summary:

Performs duties that supports the efficient workflow of the laboratory. Sets the standard for the department regarding following standards, maintaining regulatory requirements, and modeling expected behaviors within the department. Duties include obtaining patient specimens via venipuncture or micro method.

Major Responsibilities:

Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture in a timely and accurate fashion.

• Use of vacutainer tube, butterflies, syringes, and needle for drawing blood. Use of micro lancets and capillary pipettes in obtaining blood specimens by heel stick.
• Performs Positive Patient identification by verifying the patient’s name and date of birth against lab orders and accurately record it onto the specimen.
• Determines proper container type.
• Promptly draws and delivers blood specimens to the appropriate laboratory department.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
• Trains new teammates and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
• Always wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate while working with patient specimens.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, projects and/or performance improvement activities in the department.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and to standard operating procedures.
• Completes annual system, facility and department requirements as assigned.
• Is accountable for work, behavioral expectations, teamwork, and reliability.
• Reports to supervisor any problems, which might adversely affect his/her ability to perform duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Certification as a phlebotomist by one of the following approved certifying agencies: AMT, ASCP, ASPT, NHA, or NPA.

Education Required:

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting

Experience Required:

• Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of phlebotomy services.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Working irregular hours including call hours

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

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:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more — so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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 University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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