Lab Phlebotomist - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

22h

About The Position

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

This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, working days from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends. The position requires following universal precautions, using personal protective equipment and devices, and learning infection-control policies. Employees may also be assigned other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Skills in active listening, discerning the thinking of others, service orientation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, customer service, organization, time management, coordination, basic computer use, data entry, compassion, specimen collection, drawing blood, sample analysis, and phlebotomy collection software.

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 the Lab Information System and Hospital Information System for phlebotomy functions, order entry, result look-up, report generation, and specimen receiving and preparation.
• Follow universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED