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Phlebotomist PRN

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Location
Onsite (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
Level
Entry Level
Posted 5 days ago

About the role

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System seeks a Phlebotomist to collect and process laboratory specimens while providing bedside care to patients of all ages. The role involves accurate data entry, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.

Skills

Venipuncture Specimen collection Laboratory information system Data entry Patient communication Phlebotomy Inventory management Manual dexterity Color vision Crisis management Teamwork Confidentiality

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Job Requirements

Position Summary

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

 Education

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

 Experience

  • 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.

 License/Registration/Certifications

  • Must be ASCP eligible

 

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

  • N/A

 Preferred Experience

  • N/A

 Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

  • N/A

 

Core Job Responsibilities

  • 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 particular 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 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
  • 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.