Phlebotomist - PRN

North Carolina Specialty Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to collect and process specimens for diagnostic testing. The role involves respecting CLIA/state standards, maintaining safety protocols, and supporting lab operations within a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant phlebotomy certification, and strong communication skills, with experience in a clinical environment and a commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certificate from a nationally accredited organization.
• Minimum of 100 blood draws or clinical rotation.
• Current BLS certification; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, receive and process specimens per lab procedures.
• Adhere to CLIA and state standards for specimen handling.
• Maintain post-analytical reporting for lab manager and caregivers.
• Ensure patient and employee safety per Universal Precautions.
• Perform clerical duties and report distribution.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Utilize lab and hospital information systems.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

BLS

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

National phlebotomy certification (NPA/ASCP or equivalent)

Tools

LIS Software

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital
3916 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham, NC 27704, USA

Description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more.

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Phlebotomist acts independently to perform a variety of technical procedures involved in the procurement, processing and evaluation of patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

• Collect, receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates compliance with state, federal/CLIA and accrediting body standards in regard to collection, labeling, processing and testing of laboratory specimens.
• Maintains proper post analytical reporting for review by lab manager and caregivers.
• Assures patient and employee safety through adherence to Universal Precautions and hospital infection control policies.
• Maintain competency in waived and point of care testing.
• Performs clerical duties to assist the laboratory; this includes distribution of reports.
• Reviews current procedures annually.
• Participates in lab inspections and works with inspectors as needed.
• Performs and verifies adequate quality control prior to patient testing and reporting of results.
• Assure remedial action is taken and documented whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Maintains sufficient inventory of supplies and equipment needed for performance of duties.
• Utilize various laboratory and hospital information systems and software.
• Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
• Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
• Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments, uses appropriate chain of command.
• Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.
• Complies with National Patient Safety Goals outlined for Laboratory Services
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties in this job classification

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• A certificate in phlebotomy from a nationally accredited organization such as certification through the National Phlebotomy Association, American Society for Clinical Pathology or other nationally recognized agency.
• Minimum of a 100 blood draws, may be achieved through clinical rotation
• Current BLS certification;
• Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
• Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.