Phlebotomy Coordinator

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC seeks a phlebotomy specialist to identify patients and obtain specimens using venous or capillary methods, ensuring proper labeling and transport within stated turnaround times.

Responsibilities include guiding non-certified staff on specimen acceptability, adhering to safety policies, and assisting with onboarding. The role may cover duties in the absence of the Phlebotomy coordinator and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PBT - American Society For Clinical Pathology certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance for questions or problems referred by a non-certified phlebotomist concerning specimen acceptability or difficult draws.
• Perform accurate collection and receipt of specimens per laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Follow established safety policies and universal precautions; understand exposure, bloodborne and airborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures.
• Assist with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new staff; cover duties as needed in the absence of the Phlebotomy Technical Specialist/Phlebotomy Coordinator.

Skills

Blood collection techniques

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PBT certification (ASCP/AMT/NCCT etc.)

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Medical Oncology Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary

Identifies patient, uses good technique to obtain specimen using venous or capillary methods, verifies and labels specimen prior to leaving patient. Prioritizes and transports specimens within stated TAT.

Major Job Functions

• Provides direction and guidance for questions and or problems referred by a non-certified phlebotomist concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or difficult draws or related problems
• Performs accurate and appropriate collection and receipt of specimens in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Follows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures
• Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees
• When requested, performs duties required to cover in Phlebotomy Technical Specialist/Phlebotomy Coordinator’s absence
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Phlebotomy certification through ASCP, AMT, NHA, ACA, NPCE or NCCT required
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Possess knowledge/skill of appropriate blood collection/handling techniques
• Physical Requirements: Interacts with patients according to the Erickson model of development
• Moderate to heavy amounts of walking
• Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to speak plainly
• Near visual acuity, ability to discern colors
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
• Required Licenses and Certifications: PBT - American Society For Clinical Pathology

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.