Phlebotomist II in Conway, South Carolina at Conway Medical Center

Job Summary: The Phlebotomist will collect samples from patients from all ages and acuity levels, using the proper mechanics and following required collection protocols. The Phlebotomist will review and assess patient orders and will place those orders in the computer system. The Phlebotomist will respond to Stat requests and is comfortable assisting with collection needs in trauma situations in the Emergency Department. The Phlebotomist must be able to assist with answering the phone, proper routing of calls, and responding to the pneumatic tube system. The Phlebotomist will be asked to assist with drug screen collections, including those accompanying local law enforcement.

All organizational staff, including this position, are specifically required as a condition of continued employment to make advance preparations for their families and pets in the event of weather emergencies such as Hurricanes and flooding threats. Any staff member can be determined as essential staff required to report to the facility during these events. In many cases this means reporting and sleeping at the facility before, during and after a weather emergency. By signing this job description, the staff member accepts this responsibility of readiness to report to work during any designated emergency staffing situation. CMC staff members operate as one team meeting the healthcare needs of our communities, thus this position will on occasion complete other duties as assigned beyond those designated in this primary job description which may include “float” coverage at an alternate facility, department or assignment.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school Diploma required.
• Phlebotomist through one of two ways required:
  • Phlebotomy training and certification or;
  • One (1) year of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare facility.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Currently registered as a CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Tech) through an accredited agency required. (ASCP Preferred)

Special Skills:

• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to difficult patients.
• Potential exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
• Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous materials.
• Physical surroundings pleasant and comfortable.
• Noise level is Moderate.
• Prolonged standing and walking.

Physical Requirements: Medium - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 2/3 to 3/4 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear to process instructions and safety code and alarms required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and will be assessed by post offer Employee Health fit-for-duty review.