Phlebotomist-MGC Carolina Family Physicians

Phlebotomist-MGC Carolina Family Physicians

Location:

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States Medical Group of the Carolinas MGC - Carolina Family Physicians Days Job : P- widget:
Full Time 8 am - 5 pm

Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens for laboratory testing. Label specimen containers accurately, deliver to proper destination in a timely manner and perform order entry duties as required. Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric. Compliance: understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

· HS Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program.

· The skill to draw an average of 7 patients per hour within the first 90 days of employment.
· Proficient in the use of Laboratory Information System within the first 90 days of employment.

· Must be ASCP eligible
· BLS Preferred Requirements

· N/A

· N/A

· Phlebotomist/Computer Operator/Processor is responsible for procurement and distribution of specimens, (blood, urine, etc.), computer data entry and operation of computer equipment.
· Must be able to provide and understand at the bedside the specific communication and collection needs of patients ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric.
· While these standards are intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify add/or remove duties from jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
· Compliance: understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
· Process and receiving specimens for the technical staff.
· Prepare send out specimens for reference testing.
· Answer incoming calls for the laboratory.
· Monitor phlebotomy supply inventory and rotate supplies as needed.
· Perform breath alcohol and urine drug screen collections.
· Perform SLED collections.
· Respond to ALL traumas, code strokes and codes sepsis in the ED.
· Respond to ALL medical alerts and emergencies for inpatient floors.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
· Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
· Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
· Requires working irregular/flexible hours holidays included.
· Must have dependable transportation (including inclement weather)
· Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
· Must be able to withstand constant standing, walking, stooping, and bending.
· Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
· Must be able to work as a team member and interact positively with others.
· Must be able to work at optimum speed with accuracy and efficiency.
· Must be able to take directions and respond quickly and efficiently.
· Moderate lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
· Position includes moderate chemical exposure.
· Maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
· Sensitive touch for locating veins, manual dexterity and coordination required for drawing blood.
· Vision requirements: must be able to pass a color vision test.
· Hearing: within normal range required in daily work.