Phlebotomist NR

Coffee Regional Medical Center; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA is seeking a Phlebotomist to procure and route laboratory specimens from outpatient and inpatient collections, while maintaining laboratory files and performing related clerical duties.

The role requires understanding age-specific requirements for patients of all ages, strong communication, the ability to work under pressure, and adherence to OSHA guidelines and confidentiality in daily laboratory tasks.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands English.
• Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Graduation from approved Phlebotomy program preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Procures and routes laboratory specimens from outpatient and inpatient collections.
• Maintains laboratory files and related clerical duties in the laboratory.
• Understands age-specific requirements for patients of all ages and demonstrates required competencies.
• Other duties may be assigned by laboratory management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Basic computer literacy

Time management

Physical stamina

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from approved Phlebotomy program preferred

Tools

OSHA guidelines

Job description

Coffee Regional Medical Center

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Full-Time with Benefits Douglas, GA, US

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Phlebotomist procures and routes laboratory specimens from outpatient and inpatient collections, maintains laboratory files and is responsible for related clerical duties in the laboratory.
• Understands age specific requirements for patients of all ages and is able to demonstrate required competencies.
• Other duties may be assigned as required by laboratory management.

OVERVIEW

• The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Reads and understands the English language.
• Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
• Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
• Ability to process information and prioritize
• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
• Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
• Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
• Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices
• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduation from approved Phlebotomy program preferred
• Licensure
  • None required.
• Experience
  • Previous experience is desired but not required.
• Interpersonal skills
• Essential physical requirements
  • Sit and stand for long periods of time
  • Able to walk distances throughout the hospital
  • Able to push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Essential sensory requirements
• Other
  • Able to perform tasks which assist the technical staff and phlebotomy techniques with related clerical duties.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)
  • Level I
• Age of Patient Populations Served
  • Neonates 1-30 days
  • Infants 30 days - 1 year
  • Children 1- 12 years
  • Adolescents 13- 18 years
  • Adults 19- 70 years
  • Geriatrics 70+