Phlebotomist-Phlebotomy Lab

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens for laboratory testing. Accurately labels specimen containers, delivers specimens to the proper destination in a timely manner, and performs order-entry duties as required. Provides and understands the specific communication, developmental, treatment, and collection needs of patients ranging in age from neonates to geriatric patients. The position also includes specimen procurement, processing and distribution; computer data entry and equipment operation; and support for laboratory operations. The role requires compliance with Standards of Behavior and applicable department policies, procedures, and regulations. The position requires irregular and flexible hours, including holidays, dependable transportation in inclement weather, and the ability to work in an active, demanding environment. Physical requirements include constant standing and walking, stooping and bending, moderate lifting up to 50 pounds, and manual dexterity and sensitive touch for locating veins and drawing blood. Moderate chemical exposure is involved. The employee must pass a color vision test and have hearing within the normal range.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
Ability to draw an average of 7 patients per hour within the first 90 days of employment.
Proficiency using a Laboratory Information System within the first 90 days of employment.
Must be ASCP eligible.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Dependable transportation, including during inclement weather.
Ability to withstand the stress and demands of an active position and respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
Ability to work as a team member and interact positively with others.
Ability to work at optimum speed with accuracy and efficiency, take directions, and respond quickly and efficiently.
Ability to withstand constant standing, walking, stooping, and bending.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity, coordination, and sensitive touch required for locating veins and drawing blood.
Must pass a color vision test; hearing within normal range is required.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and collect blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing.
Accurately label specimen containers and deliver specimens to the proper destination in a timely manner.
Perform order entry and computer data entry, and operate computer equipment.
Procure and distribute specimens.
Process and receive specimens for technical staff.
Prepare send-out specimens for reference testing.
Answer incoming laboratory calls.
Monitor phlebotomy supply inventory and rotate supplies as needed.
Perform breath alcohol and urine drug screen collections.
Perform SLED collections.
Respond to all traumas, code strokes, and codes sepsis in the emergency department.
Respond to all medical alerts and emergencies on inpatient floors.
Provide and understand patient-specific communication and collection needs at the bedside, for patients from neonate to geriatric age.
Comply with Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
Perform other duties as assigned.