Phlebotomist-PRN-Cherokee Medical Center

Phlebotomist-PRN-Cherokee Medical Center Location: Gaffney, South Carolina, United States undefined: Cherokee Medical Center undefined: Lab-Phlebotomy undefined: Weekends Job ID: P-100593 undefined: 009 widget: PRN undefined: 7a tp 7p Description 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.

3-6 months of experience 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.