Phlebotomy Tech I, II, III - Outpatient

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Phlebotomist I-III to collect venous and capillary specimens across inpatient and outpatient settings, perform bedside testing, and support LIS functions. The role requires adherence to SOPs and aseptic technique and involves instruction of students and staff.

This is a full-time, hourly position with rotating locations throughout the Health System; candidates should have a high school diploma and a validated phlebotomy certificate, plus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course required.
• 2+ years of phlebotomy experience preferred for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Draws and collects blood samples from patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Performs bedside testing as needed.
• Verifies records and prepares specimens for analysis.
• Provides instruction to students and personnel.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Bedside testing

LIS skills

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course

Tools

LIS

Job description

Job Description SummaryCollect 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.

Job Description SummaryCollect 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.

EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Cost CenterCC000749 CHS - Venipuncture (Main)

Pay Rate TypeHourly

Pay GradeHealth-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Work ShiftJob Description

Shift: Full Time (Varying shifts)

Location: Rotating locations throughout Health System

Phlebotomist I

Minimum Training and Education:

• 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!

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