Outpatient Phlebotomy - Duke Primary Care Riverview

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Primary Care Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.Outpatient Phlebotomy at Duke Primary Care Riverview. Monday - Friday, with no weekend or holiday requirements. Mondays and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, rotating shifts. This position is eligible for a $2,500 commitment bonus. General Description The primary responsibility of the Clinical Laboratory Technician is to ensure the proper collection of blood specimens for established procedures and protocols and to assist in their delivery to the appropriate performing laboratory.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED. For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation are recommended.
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
One year of previous clinical lab experience is preferred.
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Tech I or Certification as a Phlebotomist plus achieve the required competency level for specified job responsibilities.
For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board is recommended.
Certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
National Healthcare Association (NHA) --Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs Leadership.
For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required.
Certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
Pediatric Phlebotomy experience required.
National Healthcare Association (NHA) --Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists-- Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs leadership.
Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.
Knowledge of medical terms preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Effective communication skills.
Effective professional communication skills to interact with patients/ customers.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including, but not limited to, cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without a microscope, phlebotomy, and specimen management.
Obtain total volume, perform aliquot, and distribute all urine specimens.
Properly determine urine volume. Properly label aliquot containers.
Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel as necessary for problem recognition and initiation of the resolution and, if necessary, escalation to the next level. Obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
Utilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of all clinical laboratory records, register/accession patients/specimens and perform order entry as required.
Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
Receive specimens in the laboratory using Beaker.
Positively ID all patient specimens, and verify all laboratory labels/requisitions, ensuring a valid order. Properly sort all specimens.
Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required.
Maintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.
Utilize various hospital information systems and software.
Assist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides.
Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and maintaining office records.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.