Certified Phlebotomy Technician, PT, Split Shift

Prisma Health•Easley, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Collects specimens from patients while ensuring their safety and comfort in accordance with established standards and practices. Accession samples into the computer system for accurate testing and billing, and perform point-of-care testing as needed. The position is non-management and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. It is located at Baptist Easley Med Campus, within Baptist Easley Hospital’s Laboratory-Phlebotomy department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Phlebotomy certification (CPBT).
Knowledge of general phlebotomy equipment.
No previous experience required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or specialized training of 3–12 months.

Responsibilities

Use correct techniques, policies, and protocols to collect and process specimens; verify patient, specimen, and result identification; aliquot and label specimens correctly; and follow alternate patient identification procedures when a hospital armband is unavailable.
Perform quick registration in the HIS, accessioning, and medical-necessity checks accurately; obtain complete outpatient registration information; perform point-of-care testing according to protocol and quality-control requirements; and read back verbal reports and orders.
Respond promptly and correctly to safety violations and drills; immediately report and document exposure to hazardous or infectious situations; use biosafety levels, universal precautions, and safety equipment; maintain patient safety during collections; and follow patient precautions.
Instruct new employees and students in procedures, techniques, and theory; document proficiency using checklists; and promptly inform section leadership of training problems.
Restock items in use, maintain a clean and orderly work area, monitor supply and reagent expiration dates, and follow established protocols.
Organize and prioritize tasks, use time efficiently, complete collections promptly, and take meal and break periods in accordance with workload and schedule.
Receive incoming calls, document requests for blood collection or other information, and arrange dispatch as needed.
Document continuing-education attendance and presentations.
Review collection lists, unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone logs; follow up as appropriate; and retain specimens for their designated periods.
Complete objectives from the previous evaluation.
Perform required senior competencies listed on the checklist.
Complete required six-month and annual competencies on time and ensure documentation is in the personnel file.