Phlebotomy Technician

Advocate Health•Bermuda Run, NC

2d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician collects blood specimens for clinical laboratories and serves as an intermediary between patients, their caregivers, and the laboratories. The role ensures specimens are collected and identified correctly in accordance with section policies and procedures, and performs patient procedures according to age-specific guidelines. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a Monday–Thursday schedule from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Davie Medical Center in the Laboratory department. The technician helps ensure accurate, timely specimen collection and delivery to the appropriate laboratory sections, follows safety and identification procedures, and supports efficient department operations. The role involves patient contact across a wide range of circumstances and may involve exposure to infectious specimens, sharps, odorous chemicals, interruptions, stressful situations, and moderate noise. Protective equipment, including gloves, gowns or lab coats, and eye and face protection, must be worn. The schedule may occasionally be irregular; the position may require working any shift, any day of the week, including holidays, and possibly taking call. Advocate Health describes a comprehensive Total Rewards offering that may include paid time off, health and welfare benefits, flexible spending accounts, family benefits, retirement plans with employer match, educational assistance, and career development programs. Program eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
Ability to work cooperatively.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens accurately and promptly according to departmental practices.
Correctly identify and deliver patient samples to the appropriate laboratory sections.
Follow safety and identification procedures when handling patients or specimens in any circumstance or environment.
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 and protect self, coworkers, and the facility.
Promote the professional image of the laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals, and standards.
Provide age-appropriate specimen collection according to guidelines for the age groups served.
Use communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to promote a cooperative work environment.
Wear required protective equipment, including gloves, gowns or lab coats, and eye and face protection.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
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.
Career development programs.
Competitive compensation and premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on applicable factors.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.