Phlebotomy & Lab Support Technician

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a dedicated phlebotomist to collect blood samples by venipuncture and capillary puncture, process nonblood specimens, and support specimen handling in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires high school diploma or GED; phlebotomy certification preferred. You will train staff, maintain lab systems, ensure safety, and assist in routine laboratory testing.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform minor laboratory tests per protocol.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and sterilization.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology for staff communication.
• Proficient with hospital information systems.
• Understanding of safety and infection control policies.

Responsabilités

• Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurate.
• Processes nonblood patient specimens in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Assists in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport of patient specimens.
• Performs patient registration.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
• Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
• Receives lab orders from providers, prepares necessary documentation, and performs all routine laboratory tests.
• Maintains necessary documentation for all tests according to standards and labeling all specimens following set standards. Maintains knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
• Maintains equipment, keeps area clean, stocks supplies and keeps work space organized.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Performs minor laboratory procedures accurately, precisely, and efficiently under minimal supervision including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
• Perform phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures in accordance with age specific considerations of patients. Observes strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens.
• Receives and collects urine specimens to perform all routine tests.
• Performs specimen preparation for all procedures/tests.
• Maintains supplies inventory communicating needs to supervisor.
• Reports varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff.
• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control. Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
• Follows general safety procedures and utilizes PPE appropriately.

Connaissances

Lab techniques

Lab equipment

Medical terminology

Computer systems

Policies and procedures

Safety precautions

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Description du poste

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a dedicated phlebotomist to collect blood samples by venipuncture and capillary puncture, process nonblood specimens, and support specimen handling in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires high school diploma or GED; phlebotomy certification preferred. You will train staff, maintain lab systems, ensure safety, and assist in routine laboratory testing.