Phlebotomist II Certified - Days

American Addiction Centers•Rome, GA

4d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist II receives orders for laboratory testing, collects blood from patients of any age or status and issues appropriate paperwork to the Floyd lab or outside for processing. He/she maintains the laboratory in an efficient working state and performs lab procedures while ensuring quality control.

Requirements

PBT (ASCP) or equivalent
High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of a formal training program in Phlebotomy
Completion of departmental clinical evaluation checklist
At least one year experience
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds.
Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms.
Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours

Responsibilities

Consistently obtains high quality specimens by venipuncture.
Performs special procedures as needed.
Consistently obtains high quality specimens by capillary procedure.
Collects blood cultures with contamination rate below established goal.
Collects timed specimens appropriately.
Collects outpatients in a timely manner with waiting kept to a minimum.
Establishes positive patient identification.
Follows all Continuous Quality Improvement standards.
Ensures timely collection of all specimen by placing advances orders in proper slots on collection board and by collecting stats within established turnaround times.
Correctly labels all specimens and ensures that collections are not missed due to errors and echos from the computer system.
Keeps the phlebotomy area clean and stocked with supplies.
Follows state, OSHA and other agency regulations, performs special procedures and assists the lab aide when necessary.
Processes all specimens quickly.
Handles cancellation of orders properly.
Accurately logs collection and received times into lab computer system.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance