Phlebotomy Technician II, 1st shift, Lab Outreach Services, Winston Salem

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time Phlebotomy Technician II position in Lab Outreach Services at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The role involves collecting blood specimens accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper patient identification and sample delivery, and adhering to safety procedures. The technician will also perform clerical functions related to lab orders and reports, and may perform waived testing. This position requires advanced phlebotomy knowledge and contributes to the smooth operation of the department.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two-years of 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.

Nice To Haves

Two-years of age-appropriate phlebotomy experience

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 with laboratory policies.
May perform waived testing.
May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.