Phlebotomist-Pelham Medical Center- Part Time

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Greer, SC

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and collects other specimens for laboratory testing, labels specimen containers accurately, delivers specimens to the proper destination in a timely manner, and performs order entry as required. The role includes specimen procurement, distribution, processing and receiving, computer data entry and operation of computer equipment, and preparing send-out specimens for reference testing. The position serves patients ranging in age from neonates to geriatric patients and requires understanding their communication and collection needs, including at the bedside. Additional duties include answering laboratory calls, monitoring and rotating phlebotomy supplies, conducting breath alcohol and urine drug screen collections, performing SLED collections, and responding to all ED traumas, code strokes, and codes sepsis, as well as medical alerts and emergencies on inpatient floors. The employee must comply with Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations, maintain strict confidentiality, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program.
Able to draw an average of 7 patients per hour within the first 90 days of employment.
Proficient in the use of a Laboratory Information System within the first 90 days of employment.
Must be ASCP eligible.
BLS certification.
Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
Must have dependable transportation, including in inclement weather.
Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend constantly.
Must respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
Must work as a team member and interact positively with others.
Must work at optimum speed with accuracy and efficiency.
Must take directions and respond quickly and efficiently.
Moderate lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
Position includes moderate chemical exposure.
Sensitive touch for locating veins, manual dexterity, and coordination are required for drawing blood.
Must pass a color vision test.
Hearing within normal range is required for daily work.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and collect blood and other specimens for laboratory testing.
Accurately label specimen containers and deliver specimens to the proper destination in a timely manner.
Perform order entry, computer data entry, and operate computer equipment.
Procure and distribute specimens, including blood and urine.
Process and receive specimens for technical staff.
Prepare send-out specimens for reference testing.
Answer incoming calls for the laboratory.
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 for inpatient floors.
Understand and meet the communication and specimen collection needs of patients from neonate to geriatric age, including at the bedside.
Comply with Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
Perform other duties as assigned.