Certified Phlebotomy Technician, FT, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Easley, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Collects patient specimens while ensuring patient safety and comfort and following established standards and practices. Accessions samples into computer systems for accurate testing and billing, obtains required signed documents, reviews outstanding workload reports, and performs Point of Care testing and sample processing when assigned. The role floats among multiple client locations and patient service centers. The technician verifies patient and specimen identification, labels and processes specimens, enters and assesses information in hospital and laboratory systems, and reviews collection and tracking lists to ensure work is completed. The role also instructs patients on test preparation and collection, maintains specimen storage and transport conditions, observes safety precautions, uses PPE, and maintains clean and stocked work areas. Additional duties include communicating with patients, guests, caregivers, physician offices, and team members; receiving and documenting calls and collection requests; registering accounts, ordering tests, collecting required consents, completing clerical and tracking tasks, and arranging specimen courier pickup. When assigned, the technician performs Point of Care testing using established protocols and quality control, reports critical values, and helps train new employees and students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma.
Completion of a three-month phlebotomy certificate program.
One of the following certifications: PBT (ASCP), RPT (AMT), CPT (ASPT), CPT (NHA), CPT (ACA), CPT (NCCT), CPT (NPCE), CPT (NPA), CPT (NAPT), or CPT (NHCO).
Ability to use correct techniques, policies, and protocols to collect and process specimens.
Ability to complete required competencies within the required time frame and document them in the personnel file.
Ability to complete required training for age-specific patients and participate in annual continuing education.
Knowledge of general phlebotomy equipment.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic computer and data-entry skills.
Proofreading skills and ability to perform data conversion.

Responsibilities

Collect specimens and maintain patient safety and comfort throughout collection procedures.
Verify patient and specimen identification, use appropriate alternate identification procedures when needed, and label specimens with required information.
Enter and assess information accurately and promptly in hospital and laboratory computer systems.
Review collection lists, unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone logs, and take appropriate action to complete outstanding work.
Instruct patients on test preparation and specimen collection, and distribute collection containers when necessary.
Process, identify, sort, aliquot, centrifuge, label, store, retain, package, and prepare specimens for transport according to requirements, including temperature stability.
Follow safety procedures, use PPE and safety equipment, disinfect equipment, report hazardous or infectious exposures, and respond to safety violations and drills.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area, restock supplies, and monitor supply and reagent expiration dates.
Communicate courteously with patients and guests, receive and document calls and collection requests, and share pertinent information with team members using approved methods.
Perform account registrations and order tests in laboratory systems; collect required preauthorization and Advanced Beneficiary Notice consents.
Complete clerical duties, including scanning patient data and tracking monthly workload performance, and provide reports to appropriate personnel according to compliance regulations.
Communicate with physician offices about orders or billing information and arrange courier pickup.
Float to multiple client locations and patient service centers.
Perform Point of Care testing accurately when assigned, follow established protocols and quality control, and notify appropriate caregivers of critical values.
Instruct new employees and students when assigned, document proficiency, and report training concerns.
Participate in work-unit action plans and support department goals, customer service, quality, and financial initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.