Phlebotomist, PRN

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a phlebotomist to perform phlebotomies and special collection procedures for patients of all ages. The role includes registration and clerical duties and handling patient health information in a hospital setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, current BLS certification, formal phlebotomy training or equivalent experience, 1–2 years in a clinical lab or similar setting, and national certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training or significant phlebotomy experience in healthcare.
• Registration and clerical duties within the department.
• Must hold current BLS certification.
• 1–2 years lab, hospital, or doctor’s office with phlebotomy preferred.
• Nationally certified phlebotomist required on hire.
• Good physical ability: lift up to 15 pounds and full range of motion.
• BLS certification must be from an approved organization.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently performs phlebotomies and collection procedures.
• Handles registration and clerical tasks for the department.
• Ensures quality specimens for reliable test results.
• Maintains access to patient health information as part of duties.
• Possibly accesses medication storage areas related to job responsibilities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical skills

Patient specimen collection

Hospital setting experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (AHA or ARC)

Phlebotomy training or relevant experience

National phlebotomy certification (ASCP/ASPT/NPA)

Tools

Phlebotomy training course

Lab equipment experience

Job description

Description

Proficiently performs phlebotomies and special collection procedures on patients of all ages (neonate to geriatric) and employees. Professional application of theories and techniques of phlebotomy are used to provide a quality specimen to be used to produce reliable test results. Performs registration and clerical functions for the department. Has full access to patient health information. May have access to medication storage areas (excluding controlled substances) as related to job responsibilities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required through American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.


• Must have successfully completed a phlebotomy training course through a community college, hospital-based training program, or have significant relevant experience working as a phlebotomist in a health care setting to have gained theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to perform these duties in this hospital setting.


• 1-2 years' experience in a laboratory, hospital, or doctor’s office with some phlebotomy experience preferred.


• Must have a current certification from a national accrediting agency such as ASCP, ASPT, or National Phlebotomy Association upon hire.


• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.


• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from approved organization