Phlebotomist

Lexington Medical Center • SC

112d

About The Position

To perform venipuncture/capillary puncture for blood specimen collection on all neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients while presenting an appearance and degree of skill which fosters user confidence in our entire lab. To perform point of care testing and collect non-blood specimens as instructed. To assist the Lead Phlebotomist with the technical and administrative management of specimen procurement and processing services.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year of Experience
• Substitutable Education & Experience: 1 Year of Experience may be substituted for completion of a formal training program in Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, or other applicable area; Completion of Lexington Medical Center Phlebotomy Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a high level of skill in the performance of venipuncture/capillary puncture for blood specimen collection for laboratory analyses.
• Responsible for collection of blood specimens on difficult patients.
• Takes responsibility for recollecting patients that Level I and/or II techs are unable to procure in a positive and professional manner.
• Meets or exceeds all section productivity and specimen quality standards.
• Demonstrates ability to perform procurement according to appropriate protocols and procedures for population groups from newborn to geriatric (over 65 years).
• Performs waived, and moderate complexity point of care testing.
• Documents instrument and reagent QC, and performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Maintains knowledge and expertise in the collection of NP Washings/swabs, throat cultures, and other special specimen collections as trained and certified by supervisory authority.
• Maintains current knowledge of and follows policies and procedures as pertains to the laboratory and the Laboratory Information System.
• Handles patient reception, test accessioning, telephone communications, and distribution of reports.
• Assists in the development of procurement training curriculum, CE’s and QA projects.
• Responsible for training and orientation of new employees.
• Stays abreast of all policy and procedural changes, reads and signs off in a timely fashion.
• Attends continuing education programs and seminars as scheduling and budgeting permits.
• Performs testing on proficiency testing samples and maintains records that demonstrates that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Performs specimen collection as necessary to maintain optimal section workflow.
• Seeks out and performs additional assignments during decreased workflow.
• Assigns tasks as necessary to assure continuous, smooth section workflow.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and reporting them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Distributes specimen collection supplies and instructs patients on proper specimen collection.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees