Certified Phlebotomy Tech, GMH Lab, Full Time, Days Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

JobSummaryThis position is for 11 AM

• 7:30 PM Collects specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for thesafety and comfort of patients, following established standards andpractices.

Accessions samples into computer system for accuratetesting and billing and obtains signed documents as needed. Reviewsoutstanding workload reports. Performs Point of Care testing andsample processing if assigned.

Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliantwith Prisma Health’s values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion.

Be the difference. Verifies identification of patient and specimen. Properlylabels specimens with required information. Uses correct alternatepatient identification procedures if hospital armband is notavailable (outpatient, use of Typenex bracelets, etc.). Inputs and assesses information via the hospital and laboratorycomputer systems accurately and timely. Reviews collection lists,unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone log for completionof work. Takes appropriate action as needed. Instructs patients onpreparation or collection for tests ordered and distributescollection containers when necessary. Organizes and prioritizestasks and uses time efficiently. Follows safety procedures and responds correctly andimmediately to safety violations and safety drills. Reports anddocuments immediately personal exposure to hazardous or infectioussituations. Uses available PPE and safety equipment when needed;disinfects equipment as required. Assures patient safety ismaintained throughout collection/procedure and knows notificationprocess if patient has adverse reaction. Obeys all patientprecautions at bedside or noted on order. Processes specimens for testing including identifying, sorting,aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling specimens appropriately.

Assures proper storage and retention of all specimens for theirdesignated time. Packages and prepares specimens for transportwhile maintaining appropriate specimen temperature forstability. Restocks an item in use, assuring its availability to the nextperson/shift. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly manner.

Monitors expiration dates of all supplies and reagents and followsestablished protocol. Participates in work unit action plans andsupports department-based goals. Supports customer service, qualityand financial initiatives in a positive and productive manner. Communicates with patients and guests in a timely and courteousmanner. Uses positive interpersonal skills in all patient /customerinteractions. Receives incoming calls, documents incoming requestsfor blood collection or other information, and coordinatescollections as needed. Communicates pertinent information to otherteam members using approved communication methods. Performs account registrations and orders tests in multiplelaboratory systems in a timely manner. Collects appropriateconsents for preauthorizations and Advanced Beneficiary Notice asrequired. Completes clerical duties such as scanning of allrelative patient data and tracking monthly workload performance.

Records orders for lab tests and accurately provides appropriatereports to proper personnel according to compliance regulations.

Communicates with and faxes information to physician officesconcerning orders or billing information. Dispatches or arrangescouriers for pickup. Floats to multiple client locations andpatient service centers. Performs POC testing accurately if assigned, using establishedprotocol and QC. Notifies appropriate caregiver of criticalvalues. Instructs new employees and students in procedure, techniqueand theory as assigned and documents proficiency on checklist.

Informs appropriate person of problems noted in an individual’straining process. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/ManagementResponsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor,manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements Education

• High School diploma or equivalent or post-highschool diploma Experience
• Three (3) month phlebotomy certificate programInLieu Of In Lieu of the education and experience requirements notedabove, previous phlebotomy experience or training in formalprograms which include phlebotomy are qualified as candidates maybe considered.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses PBT(ASCP)

• American Society of Clinical Pathology (OR) RPT(AMT)
• American Medical Technologist (OR) CPT(ASPT)
• American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians(OR) CPT(NHA)
• National Health career Association (OR) CPT(ACA)
• American Certification Agency for HealthcareProfessionals (OR) CPT(NCCT)
• National Center for Competency Testing (OR) CPT(NPCE)
• National Phlebotomy Certification Examination(OR) CPT (NPA)
• National Phlebotomy Association (OR) CPT (NAPT)
• National Association of Phlebotomy Technicians(OR) CPT(NHCO)
• National Healthcare CertificationOrganizationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to uses correct technique, policy, and protocol incollection and process of all specimens.

Able to completes all required competencies in required timeframe with documentation in personnel file.

Completes requiredtraining for age specific patients. Participates in ContinuingEducation (CE) program annually. Knowledge of general phlebotomy equipment Interpersonal skills Communication skills Basic computer skills Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier/telephone) Data entry skills Ability to proof-read documents Effective at data conversionWork ShiftDay (United States ofAmerica)LocationGreenville Memorial Med CampusFacility1008Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment10087022Laboratory-PhlebotomyShare your talent with us!

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