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Phlebotomist IV/Lead- Downtown
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What they do
A Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients for medical tests. May also perform routine laboratory test on samples. Works in a healthcare facility or in a laboratory.
$38,854 / year median in South Carolina
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Summary The Lead Phlebotomist orients and trains new employees and students in regard to phlebotomy according to policies and procedures. Identifies what supplies that are needed in the phlebotomy and laboratory areas and submits this information to the Laboratory Supervisor. Prioritizes the collection of specimens based upon the status of routine, timed, urgent, or stat to ensure that workflow is timely and efficient. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center
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- Lab (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40Work Shift Job Description Entity/Organization:
MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)FLSA Status:
Hourly Hours Per Week :
Job Description/Summary:
The Lead Phlebotomist orients and trains new employees and students in regard to phlebotomy according to policies and procedures. Identifies what supplies that are needed in the phlebotomy and laboratory areas and submits this information to the Laboratory Supervisor. Prioritizes the collection of specimens based upon the status of routine, timed, urgent, or stat to ensure that workflow is timely and efficient. Prepares work schedules for the phlebotomy team. Register patients according to registration policy and procedures. Enters and edits ordering information in the computer system on patients and specimens to maintain accurate records of testing and patient billing. Reviews and prints unreceived collection lists. Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures efficiently to obtain suitable blood samples and correctly labels all specimens. Assist in specimen collection when requested. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.Minimum Training and Education :
High School Diploma or GED required. Three (3) years of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting is required with lead experience.Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations :
Certification in Phlebotomy from a certifying agency (for example, ASCP).Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
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- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.