Phlebotomist-MGC Carolina Family Physicians

Job Requirements Position SummaryPerforms 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- BLSPreferred RequirementsPreferred Education
- N/APreferred Experience
- N/APreferred License/Registration/Certifications
- N/ACore 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 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.