Phlebotomist IV/Lead- Downtown

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to orient and train staff in phlebotomy according to policy, and to help manage supplies in the phlebotomy and laboratory areas. This role prioritizes timely workflow and efficient specimen collection.

The position requires ready leadership for scheduling the phlebotomy team, registering patients, entering and editing ordering information, and ensuring accurate specimen labeling and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting is required with lead experience.
• Certification in Phlebotomy from a certifying agency (for example, ASCP).

Responsibilities

• Orient and train new employees and students in phlebotomy.
• Prepare work schedules for the phlebotomy team.
• Register patients and manage specimen labeling and data entry.
• Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to obtain blood samples.
• Assist in specimen collection when requested.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Leadership

Staff training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary: The Lead Phlebotomist orients and trains new employees and students in regard to phlebotomy according to policies and procedures. Identifies what supplies that are needed in the phlebotomy and laboratory areas and submits this information to the Laboratory Supervisor. Prioritizes the collection of specimens based upon the status of routine, timed, urgent, or stat to ensure that workflow is timely and efficient.

Prepares work schedules for the phlebotomy team.

Register patients according to registration policy and procedures. Enters and edits ordering information in the computer system on patients and specimens to maintain accurate records of testing and patient billing. Reviews and prints unreceived collection lists. Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures efficiently to obtain suitable blood samples and correctly labels all specimens. Assist in specimen collection when requested. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.

Minimum Training And Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Three (3) years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting is required with lead experience.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification in Phlebotomy from a certifying agency (for example, ASCP).

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" 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)

Additional Job Description: Education: High school degree or equivalent. Experience: 3 Years work experience in phlebotomy required. Credentials: Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course, PBT(ASCP), NCA, NHA, NPT or Equivalent Phlebotomy Certification.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000866 COL - Lab (DMC)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Hourly

Hours Per Week: 40

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)