Phlebotomy Tech II Family Medicine Peace Haven

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Winston Salem, NC

46d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-time Phlebotomy Tech II position in Family Medicine at Peace Haven, Winston Salem. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely collection of blood specimens, maintaining patient identification, and adhering to safety procedures. The technician will also perform clerical functions, specimen processing, and potentially waived testing. This position requires serving as a resource to staff, improving work skills through continuing education, and maintaining inventory. The role also emphasizes protecting oneself and others from infectious diseases and upholding the professional image of the laboratory.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two year age appropriate phlebotomy experience preferred
• CPR Certification
• ASCP, AMT, ASPT or equivalent certification from an accredited Phlebotomy training program that includes successful completion of a certification exam with passing scores.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• May require working any shift within the operation hours of the department and could include weekends and Holidays
• Discernment and judgement
• Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Two year age appropriate phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the general Medical Center standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Assures accurate and timely collection of blood specimens, according to departmental practices.
• Assures accurate identification and delivery of patient samples to appropriate lab sections.
• Follows proper safety and identification procedures when dealing with patients and/or specimens under any circumstance or environment.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of phlebotomy by serving as a willing resource to staff and applying knowledge in daily routines.
• Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education.
• Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.
• Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approval policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases.
• Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing.
• Provides age appropriate specimen collection in accordance with age specific guidelines for school age, adolescents, early adults, middle adults and/or late adults.
• Maintains inventory and supplies related to job activities and monitors expiration dates.
• Performs clerical functions including entry of lab orders into the LIS, printing and delivery of reports, filing reports, preparing requisitions, and obtaining information or entering information into the laboratory or hospital computer system.
• Performs specimen processing in accordance to laboratory policies.
• May perform waived testing.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED