Phlebotomy Technician, FT, Evenings

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Collects patient specimens while ensuring patient safety and comfort and following established standards and practices. Accession samples into computer systems for accurate testing and billing, obtain required signed documents, review outstanding workload reports, and perform point-of-care testing and sample processing when assigned. The role also includes clerical and registration duties, customer communication, specimen transport coordination, and support for training and competency activities. The position works evenings and floats to multiple client locations and patient service centers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
Three months of phlebotomy training.
Knowledge of general phlebotomy equipment.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of office equipment such as fax machines and copiers.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Data entry, telephone, and document proofreading skills.
Previous experience if the candidate has no formal training.

Nice To Haves

Previous phlebotomy experience or training in a formal program that includes phlebotomy may qualify a candidate in lieu of the stated education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Collect and process specimens using correct techniques, policies, and protocols; verify patient and specimen identification; and label specimens accurately.
Use alternate patient identification procedures when a hospital armband is unavailable.
Enter and assess information in hospital and laboratory computer systems accurately and promptly; review collection lists, unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone logs, and take appropriate action.
Instruct patients on test preparation or specimen collection and provide collection containers when needed.
Organize and prioritize tasks and use time efficiently.
Follow safety procedures, respond to safety violations and drills, report and document hazardous or infectious exposures, use PPE and safety equipment, disinfect equipment, and maintain patient safety during collection procedures.
Observe patient precautions and follow the notification process if a patient has an adverse reaction.
Identify, sort, aliquot, centrifuge, and label specimens; store and retain specimens appropriately; and package specimens for transport while maintaining required temperatures.
Restock supplies, keep the work area clean and orderly, monitor supply and reagent expiration dates, and follow established protocols.
Participate in work-unit action plans and support department goals, customer service, quality, and financial initiatives.
Communicate courteously and promptly with patients and guests; receive calls, document requests, coordinate collections, and share pertinent information with team members using approved methods.
Register accounts and order tests in multiple laboratory systems; obtain required consents for preauthorizations and Advanced Beneficiary Notices; scan patient data; track monthly workload performance; and record and report laboratory orders in accordance with compliance requirements.
Communicate with physician offices and fax information about orders or billing; dispatch or arrange couriers for specimen pickup.
Float to multiple client locations and patient service centers.
Perform point-of-care testing accurately when assigned, follow established protocols and quality control, and notify the appropriate caregiver of critical values.
Instruct new employees and students in procedures, techniques, and theory when assigned; document proficiency and report training concerns.
Complete required six-month and annual competencies and age-specific patient training within required time frames, and participate in the annual continuing education program.