Lab Phlebotomist - Core Laboratory - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

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About The Position

The Lab Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection. The role uses the Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) for phlebotomy-related functions, order entry, result lookup, report generation, and specimen receiving and preparation. The position also answers phones and forwards appropriate issues to the proper area.

The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on day shifts. Available schedules include weekday shifts from 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., as well as 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role rotates every other weekend, from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The work may involve high stress and fluctuating workloads, frequent interruptions, exposure to patients and potentially infectious materials, and travel by car to off-site locations. The employee must follow universal precautions and use personal protective equipment and devices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Skills include active listening, service orientation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, customer service, organization, time management, coordination, basic computer skills, data entry, compassion, specimen collection, blood draws, sample analysis, and phlebotomy collection software.
• Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.
• Meet the listed physical requirements, including frequent bending, walking, and standing, and the ability to maneuver the weight of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification.
• One year of phlebotomy experience.
• Basic phlebotomy training.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection procedures, including nasal, oropharyngeal, and venipuncture collection.
• Enter orders.
• Perform accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting.
• Generate reports.
• Provide basic customer service.
• Answer phones and forward appropriate problems to the proper area.
• Use laboratory and hospital information systems for phlebotomy functions, order entry, result lookup, report generation, and specimen receiving and preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED