Phlebotomist I

experiencedAlliedHealth; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phlebotomist Technician I at Medical University of South Carolina prepares patients for blood collection, collects blood, ensures accurate labeling, and delivers specimens to the laboratory for testing under general supervision.

Required education includes a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course, with 0–6 months of work experience. The role involves standing, occasional stairs, and shift work as part of a 40-hour week, with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for blood collection.
• Collect blood from patients.
• Ensure accurate labeling of specimens.
• Deliver specimens to the laboratory for testing.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Phlebotomist Technician I is responsible for preparing patients for blood collection, collecting blood from patients, ensuring accurate labeling of specimens, and delivering these specimens to the laboratory for testing. The role involves providing professional phlebotomy services to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures under general supervision.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004778 ORBG - Lab

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Phlebotomist Technician I is responsible for preparing patients for blood collection, collecting blood from patients, ensuring accurate labeling of specimens, and delivering these specimens to the laboratory for testing. The role involves providing professional phlebotomy services to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures under general supervision.

Additional Job Description

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience

0-6months.

Credentials

Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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