Phlebotomy Tech I, II, III - Outpatient

musc; Charleston (SC); In loco; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) in Charleston, SC is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our rotating-location team across the health system. You will draw blood, verify patient records, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, with opportunities to provide bedside testing and instruction to students and staff.

Qualifications include a completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Program and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Competenze

• Phlebotomy certificate completion required.
• High school diploma or equivalent needed.
• Career Ladder requirements apply for internal/external candidates.

Mansioni

• Draw and collect blood samples from patients.
• Verify records and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Perform bedside testing and LIS-related tasks as assigned.
• Instruct students and staff on procedures.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Specimen collection

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate

Career Ladder knowledge

Strumenti

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description Summary

Collect venous and capillary specimens using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and aseptic technique in multiple inpatient and outpatient settings; Perform bedside testing; Perform Laboratory Information System (LIS) functions; Provide instruction to students/personnel; Perform laboratory related duties as requested by the Manager.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000749 CHS - Venipuncture (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Varying shifts
Location: Rotating locations throughout Health System

Job Description

Shift: Full Time (Varying shifts)
Location: Rotating locations throughout Health System

Minimum Training and Education

Phlebotomist I

• Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months.
• Credentials: Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course.

Phlebotomist II

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 6 months phlebotomy experience required.
• Credentials: Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course. This is a Career Ladder Position.
• Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.
• External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Phlebotomist III

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 Years work experience in phlebotomy required.
• Credentials: Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course. This is a Career Ladder Position.
• Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.
• External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 6 months in position.

Job Summary

Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood. May conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood bank

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
  • Standing: Continuous
  • Sitting: Continuous
  • Walking: Continuous
  • Climbing stairs: Infrequent
  • Working indoors: Continuous
  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
  • Working from elevated areas: Frequent
  • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
  • Kneeling: Infrequent
  • Bending at the waist: Continuous
  • Twisting at the waist: Frequent
  • Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
  • Pinching operations: Frequent
  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Reaching overhead: Frequent
  • Reaching in all directions: Continuous
  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
  • Full use of both legs: Continuous
  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
    • Examples:
      • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
      • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
      • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
  • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
  • Color discrimination: Continuous
  • Depth perception: Continuous
  • Peripheral vision: Continuous
  • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
  • Tactile sensory function: Continuous
  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
  • Selected Positions:
    • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
    • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
  • Effective stress management: Continuous
  • Rotating shifts: Frequent
  • Overtime as required: Frequent
  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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