Phlebotomist (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Professional training

Merit increase

Wellbeing resources

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Certification incentive

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a phlebotomy clinician to draw and collect blood samples, verify records, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. The role may involve finger prick procedures and donor screening at the blood bank.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent with 0–6 months of experience; BLS is required and phlebotomy certification is preferred. Application includes health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 0–6 months experience.
• BLS required; phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for lab analysis; may prick finger to draw blood.
• Verifies records, interviews as needed, and assists in donor screening at the blood bank.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood collection

Vital signs

Records verification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

Job Description

• Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood. May conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood bank.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0‑6 months

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Require BLS. Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs.
• Ability to work from elevated areas.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend and twist at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot 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 are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
• 25 lbs. of force are 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.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

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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