Phlebotomy Technician: Specimen Collection & Lab Prep

Low Country Health Care System; Williston (SC); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Low Country Health Care System in Williston, SC is seeking a phlebotomist with a certificate and lab experience. You will collect blood samples, perform tests, and prepare specimens for transport while maintaining strict confidentiality and accurate log records.

The role requires handling urine samples, blood draws, throat swabs, and routine lab operations, with adherence to HIPAA and quality control procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certificate required.
• 1–2 years of lab experience.
• Experience with venipuncture and specimen handling.
• Familiar with HIPAA/confidentiality policies.

Responsibilities

• Secure urine samples and perform dip stick and/or HCG as indicated by the provider.
• Performs PT, HgB, Alc, and CBC testing.
• Prepares urine for culture and pick up by courier.
• Draws, labels, and prepares blood for analysis and pick up by courier.
• Performs finger-sticks and prepares blood samples for determination of hemoglobin and blood sugar levels.
• Obtains throat swabs and prepares specimens for quick strep test and/or prepares swab for culture and pick up by courier.
• Maintains control logs on all test procedures/equipment.
• Maintains temperature and humidity log for lab.
• Maintains temperature log for refrigerator and freezer.
• Maintains log on all specimens sent to outside lab.
• Maintains log on all tests and results done in lab.
• Cleans lab equipment and keeps work area clean.
• Alerts providers of any abnormal results or panic values.
• Contacts patients that fail to bring in specimens or return for scheduled lab tests.
• Orders laboratory supplies.
• Precepts phlebotomy students.
• Adheres to HIPAA/Confidentiality policies.
• Communicates schedule changes with LabCorp personnel and supervisor.
• Maintain log of Alert Values
• Process STAT specimens/send to hospital and follow up on results to ensure the results get to provider and in EHR.
• Maintain log of problems/errors/discrepancies between lab and reference lab.
• Performs proficiency testing for lab.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

HIPAA compliance

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

Low Country Health Care System in Williston, SC is seeking a phlebotomist with a certificate and lab experience. You will collect blood samples, perform tests, and prepare specimens for transport while maintaining strict confidentiality and accurate log records.

The role requires handling urine samples, blood draws, throat swabs, and routine lab operations, with adherence to HIPAA and quality control procedures.