Phlebotomist

60901 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Lab

Full time

Yes

40

Night shift - 7 on / 7 off Wednesday - Tuesday rotation

• 8:00 PM - 7: 30 AM (Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue)
• 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM (Fri and Sat)
• 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Sun)

Morning collection experience preferred

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20

Job Summary:

The Phlebotomist II receives orders for laboratory testing, collects blood from patients of any age or status and issues appropriate paperwork to the Floyd lab or outside for processing. He/she maintains the laboratory in an efficient working state and performs lab procedures while ensuring quality control.

Major Responsibilities:

• Consistently obtains high quality specimens by venipuncture.
• Performs special procedures as needed.
• Consistently obtains high quality specimens by capillary procedure.
• Collects blood cultures with contamination rate below established goal.
• Collects timed specimens appropriately.
• Collects outpatients in a timely manner with waiting kept to a minimum.
• Establishes positive patient identification.
• Follows all Continuous Quality Improvement standards.
• Ensures timely collection of all specimen by placing advances orders in proper slots on collection board and by collecting stats within
• established turnaround times.
• Correctly labels all specimens and ensures that collections are not missed due to errors and echos from the computer system.
• Keeps the phlebotomy area clean and stocked with supplies.
• Follows state, OSHA and other agency regulations, performs special procedures and assists the lab aide when necessary.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
PBT (ASCP) or equivalent

Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of a formal training program in Phlebotomy
Completion of departmental clinical evaluation checklist

Experience Required:

At least one year experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Standing and walking for
extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision
and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with
irregular working hours.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.