Phlebotomist (Morganton Park Lab)
About The Position
The Phlebotomist draws blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary method, prepares laboratory paperwork including requisitions, and ensures patient test samples are sent to the appropriate laboratory with appropriate diagnosis codes. The role works under the direct supervision of medical technologists (MTs) and medical laboratory technicians (MLTs). Responsibilities include identifying patients and specimens accurately, collecting blood and urine specimens, maintaining specimen integrity through delivery to the processing lab, supporting patient collection procedures, managing supplies, performing waived testing, and distributing final laboratory reports to physicians.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of an approved community college-based phlebotomy training program.
- BLS/CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate patient identification using a minimum of two separate identifiers.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients; accurately identify and label all specimens.
- Label patient specimens with at least three identifiers.
- Secure blood and urine specimens for analysis.
- Inventory supplies and place orders.
- Instruct patients on urine, stool, or other collection procedures and provide appropriate collection containers.
- Maintain the integrity of patient specimens, including delivery to the processing lab.
- Distribute final laboratory reports to physicians for review or provide other reports as requested.
- Perform waived testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits package covering health, well-being, family, and future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
