Phlebotomy Technician II, 1st shift, Weekdays, Winston Campus

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

5d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Phlebotomy Technician II position is located at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Phlebotomy Services O/P on the Winston Salem campus. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely collection of blood specimens, proper identification and delivery of samples, and adherence to safety and identification procedures. The technician will serve as a resource to staff, improve work skills through self-study and continuing education, and contribute to the efficient operation of the department. Responsibilities also include maintaining inventory, performing clerical functions such as data entry and report management, and specimen processing. The position may involve performing waived testing and additional duties as assigned. The work environment involves exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients, risk of bloodborne/airborne disease, and requires the use of protective equipment. The role is subject to injury from sharps, may involve judgment that could impact patient outcomes, and involves frequent interruptions and stressful situations with contact with patients under various circumstances. Moderate noise and exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens are also part of the environment.

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.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• 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