Venipuncture Technician Medical Group Rock Hill

Advocate Health; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Venipuncture Technician to collect and prepare blood specimens in accordance with test requisitions. You will verify patient IDs, document specimen details, and ensure proper labeling and delivery to the lab.

Training in venipuncture and hospital procedures is provided, with fluent English required and prior medical office or hospital experience preferred. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a clinical setting, supporting patient care in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA I or CNA II, or Certified Phlebotomist preferred.
• Successful completion of hospital or on the job training for Venipuncture Tech required.
• Must speak English fluently.
• One year medical office or hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses laboratory information system to remove, assess and collect laboratory specimens according to test requisition.
• Uses proper equipment (vacutainer tubes, butterflies, syringes and needles) to acquire blood specimen.
• Verifies each patient identification to each requisition. Accurately records the patient's name and identification number on each specimen.
• Delivers specimens to the appropriate laboratory department.
• Seeks assistance from supervisor on duty or procedures with which not totally familiar.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory information system

Blood collection

Patient identification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA I or CNA II

Certified Phlebotomist

Tools

Vacutainer tubes

Butterflies

Syringes and needles

Job description

• Uses laboratory information system to remove, assess and collect laboratory specimens according to test requisition.
• Uses proper equipment (vacutainer tubes, butterflies, syringes and needles) to acquire blood specimen.
• Verifies each patient identification to each requisition. Accurately records the patient's name and identification number on each specimen.
• Delivers specimens to the appropriate laboratory department.
• Seeks assistance from supervisor on duty or procedures with which not totally familiar.

Essential Functions

• Uses laboratory information system to remove, assess and collect laboratory specimens according to test requisition.
• Uses proper equipment (vacutainer tubes, butterflies, syringes and needles) to acquire blood specimen.
• Verifies each patient identification to each requisition. Accurately records the patient's name and identification number on each specimen.
• Delivers specimens to the appropriate laboratory department.
• Seeks assistance from supervisor on duty or procedures with which not totally familiar.

Physical Requirements

Works in community and clinic environments. Standing and walking involved. Exposure to bioharzard materials. May come in contact with combative and/or violent behavior. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. May be required to stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds.

Education, Experience And Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. CNA I or II, or Certified Phlebotomist preferred. Successful completion of hospital or on job training program for Venipuncture Tech required. Must speak English fluently. One year medical office or hospital experience preferred.