Phlebotomy Technician II, Outpatient Phlebotomy Services, Weekdays, Winston Campus

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Phlebotomy Technician II position is within the Outpatient Phlebotomy Services department at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab, located on the Winston Salem campus. The role requires 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday from 0800-1630, but may include weekends and holidays. Key responsibilities include accurate and timely collection of blood specimens, proper patient identification, and delivery of samples to appropriate lab sections, all while adhering to safety and identification procedures. The technician is expected to demonstrate advanced phlebotomy knowledge, serve as a resource to staff, and continuously improve skills through self-study and continuing education. The role also involves contributing to the efficient operation of the department, protecting against the spread of diseases, promoting a professional image, and providing age-appropriate specimen collection. Additional duties include maintaining inventory, performing clerical functions such as lab order entry and report management, and processing specimens. The technician may also perform waived testing.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
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.
Discernment and judgement.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Two-years of 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 blood borne 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 with laboratory policies.
May perform waived testing.
May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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