Phlebotomist

Coastal Cancer Center•Myrtle Beach, SC

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Cancer Center is a patient-centered practice dedicated to being a leader in the treatment of blood disorders and cancer. We seek individuals with the skills, experience, and talent to fill various positions, supporting our patients while fostering a culture of giving back. Whether your background is clinical or clerical, all employees at Coastal Cancer Center are valued. Our team emphasizes the work components of every member to create a people-helping-people culture, making a difference in our lives and the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

Must be willing to work in all four CCC Medical Oncology offices (Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris and Murrells Inlet)
Must have national certification as phlebotomy technician
High school or equivalent.
National certification as a phlebotomy technician.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine laboratory tests.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean and sterilize.
Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
Knowledge of CLIA regulations, diagnosis coding, and Medicare policy as they pertain to the laboratory.
Skill in operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation.
Skill in preparing accurate reports concerning the results of laboratory tests.
Skill in reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, employees, and the public.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to follow written protocols.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of medical experience in phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the department policy, time, and attendance guidelines.
Wears employee ID badge and follows dress code policy.
Collection of specimens using proper venipuncture or fingerstick technique.
Monitoring and recording of environmental conditions as required by CLIA.
Obtain vitals and records in patient’s medical record.
Tests specimens for hematology, urine dipsticks, sedimentation rates, blood, and INR.
Accurate recording of results.
Orders laboratory tests appropriately, to include in house, send out, and reference labs.
Processes specimens.
Properly uses centrifuge.
Assists provider and patient during bone marrow biopsy – preparation, collection, processing, and packaging.
Facilitates office flow by preparing patients for office visits, chemotherapy, or shots, taking vital signs, and accompanying patients to their next treatment area.
Consults physician regarding questionable laboratory results, and acts on physician instructions regarding patient care.
Complies with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the clinical laboratory.
Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of hematology analyzer, including calibrations as required.
Responsible to check inbox and add-on testing.
Orders and restocks all laboratory supplies.
Keeps lab neat, clean, and stocked at all times.
Tracks patients to next point of service.
Participates in continuing education activities.
Attends staff meetings.