Phlebotomy Services Tech

Emory • Atlanta, GA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Where you matter as much as the work you do Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible. Description Shift: Every Other Weekend 11:00p-7:30a 3 days a week. No schedule pattern We are aggressively seeking Phlebotomy Service Tech with at least two years’ phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced work environment to fill positions at our various Emory Healthcare locations. The primary responsibilities of the Phlebotomy Service Tech are to collect and label specimens for testing, maintain computerized records, resolve and troubleshoot outstanding specimens/collections. In addition, practice universal precautions, barrier protection methods, infection control and isolation procedures when working with body fluids and other contagia to ensure a safe work environment. This position is required to escalate issues, problems, and opportunities to supervisory level for resolution. This position is Hospital Based and thereby includes responsibilities to maintain and utilize computerized WOW carts insuring adequately charged and operational; adhere to patient isolation procedures as required to ensure a safe work environment; maintain phone availability for emergent collections and interact with clinical staff on unit to maintain computerized records, resolve, and troubleshoots outstanding specimen/collections.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years relevant phlebotomy experience
• Basic computer skills with ability to type minimum 35 words per minute required for Clinic based positions and preferred for Hospital based
• Basic medical terminology and customer service skills expected.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• collect and label specimens for testing
• maintain computerized records
• resolve and troubleshoot outstanding specimens/collections
• practice universal precautions, barrier protection methods, infection control and isolation procedures when working with body fluids and other contagia to ensure a safe work environment
• escalate issues, problems, and opportunities to supervisory level for resolution
• maintain and utilize computerized WOW carts insuring adequately charged and operational
• adhere to patient isolation procedures as required to ensure a safe work environment
• maintain phone availability for emergent collections and interact with clinical staff on unit to maintain computerized records, resolve, and troubleshoots outstanding specimen/collections

What This Job Offers

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