Phlebotomy Technician II

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Asheboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician II works in Laboratory Outreach Services at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Asheboro, North Carolina. This full-time role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a lunch closure, and includes a weekend rotation twice per year. The technician collects and processes patient specimens, ensures proper patient and specimen identification, supports laboratory operations, performs related clerical tasks, and may perform waived testing. The position requires adherence to laboratory safety procedures and age-specific specimen collection guidelines. The work environment includes exposure to infectious specimens and patients, bloodborne and airborne risks, sharps, odorous chemicals, interruptions, and stressful situations. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and an accredited phlebotomy training program certification with a passing certification exam. Two years of age-appropriate phlebotomy experience is preferred. Compensation is listed at $19.80–$29.70. Advocate Health offers a range of compensation, benefits, well-being, retirement, and career development programs, with eligibility depending on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
CPR certification.
Certification from ASCP, AMT, ASPT, or an equivalent accredited phlebotomy training program, including 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.
Discernment and judgment.
Attention to detail.
Availability to work any shift within the department's operating hours, potentially including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Two years of age-appropriate phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Promote a cooperative work environment through effective communication, interpersonal relationships, and teamwork.
Collect blood specimens accurately and promptly according to departmental practices.
Accurately identify patient samples and deliver them to the appropriate laboratory sections.
Follow proper safety and identification procedures when working with patients and specimens.
Serve as a resource to staff by applying advanced phlebotomy knowledge in daily work.
Improve work skills through self-study and continuing education.
Contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.
Follow approved policies and procedures to help prevent the spread of bloodborne and airborne diseases.
Promote the professional image of the laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional standards.
Collect specimens according to age-specific guidelines for school-age patients, adolescents, early adults, middle adults, and late adults.
Maintain job-related inventory and supplies and monitor expiration dates.
Perform clerical functions, including entering laboratory orders into the LIS, printing and delivering reports, filing reports, preparing requisitions, and entering or obtaining information in laboratory or hospital computer systems.
Process specimens according to laboratory policies.
Perform waived testing when needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.