Phlebotomist I in Greenville, North Carolina at Physicians East
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Job Description
Venipuncture is performed and patient will collect urine or another specimen if necessary. Phlebotomist should verify patient a second time by having patient state their name and date of birth.
Phlebotomist signs all blood collection tubes with their initials and sends specimens to laboratory through pneumatic tube system.
Send or transport collected specimens to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. If transport is delayed, phlebotomist must ensure specimen has been properly stored until transport is available.
Ensure all stats are received in the main laboratory within 15 minutes of collection. Communicate with Laboratory Technicians about any samples not obtained or any special instructions.
Check on colleagues working at other drawing stations when all patients are drawn at current station.
Stock phlebotomy stations as needed. Perform an inventory at least once a week and notify person in charge of ordering supplies when items need to be ordered.
Keep work area neat, clean, and disinfected throughout entire shift. Biohazard trash needs to be kept at an acceptable level.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, co-workers, clinical staff, and providers. Teamwork and Customer Service are essential skills needed for the phlebotomist role. Critical thinking skills must be applied during test ordering and specimen collection to ensure accuracy. Communication with clinical staff, providers, and lab techs is essential.
Adheres to department and office policies. Successfully perform or explain all tasks as outlined on the specimen collection evaluation form.
Attends compliance and safety classes as offered by Physicians East. Completes annual training as required.
Monitors Release Stored Orders daily in Orchard to ensure all orders have been processed.
Checks Email and Flags in Centricity and minimum of three times a week to ensure
Maintains yearly CPR certification.
Location & commitments
FT/PT/Temp/PRN role at any of Physicians East Locations: Greenville, Winterville, Farmville, Kinston, Beulaville.
Monday-Friday with hours that will vary between 7:30 am and 5:30pm.
Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care of, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner.
Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary.
Candidate requirements
High school Diploma or equivalent with two years’ experience performing phlebotomy or completion of a certified phlebotomy program
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Physicians East, P.A.is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which includes status as a transgender individual), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and/or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application/employment process. Contact HR Office at 252-413-6368 or email careers@physicianseast.com
Disclaimer
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.