TITLE: Phlebotomist
LOCATION: Charleston, SC (Onsite)
SCHEDULE: 4am - 1230pm, M-F, and every other weekend.
PAY: $20.00 - $27.50 Hour DOE
This is the pay range that BAHAMA Consulting reasonably expects to pay someone for this position.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Overtime paid at 1.5X regular rate of pay)
SUMMARY: Performs phlebotomy procedures on in-patients, outpatients, and non-patients; organizes blood collection work, processes blood specimens, and trains new employees and students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for venipuncture and capillary procedures for in-patients and out-patients on STAT, timed and routine requests.
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Obtains appropriate specimens for testing to ensure accurate and timely results.
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Performs bleeding times and tolerances and instructs OP on proper collection of urine and stool specimens.
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Is aware of resources and works efficiently to prevent waste.
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Performs proper operation of glucose meter with QC and documentation.
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Responsible for use of laboratory/hospital computers according to policy/procedure in ordering/receiving/canceling tests.
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Responsible for disposition of laboratory reports by faxing, mailing, and calling of requested lab reports.
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Communicates information to supervisor/pathologist, coworkers or students, lab staff on other shifts, outside departments, accurately, timely, clearly, and professionally.
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Answers lab phones, directs parties or gives appropriate information.
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Communicates with physicians, nurses, and patients to assist them with their needs.
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Informs Supervisor of issues or problems involving lab or hospital safety.
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Performs front-window accessioning, pour-off, and registration duties according to established policy.
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Strives to meet established turn-around time goals.
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Maintains proper patient identification through all processes.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma or equivalent. - Required
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Must have ability to use standard office equipment (telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.). - Required
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Must maintain strict confidentiality of work related information. - Required
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Must possess good communication and organization skills. Must be able to work efficiently under stressful conditions and time constraints. - Required
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One year hospital experience (including venipuncture experience) - Highly desired: 1 Years
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), STD, LTD, Life and 401(K)
BAHAMA Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.
4am - 1230pm, M-F, and every other weekend.