Adult Inpatient Phlebotomy Specialist

2 weeks ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time
About Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories

Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health's diverse patient population by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists, and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Laboratory Technician is to ensure the proper collection of blood specimens for established procedures and protocols and to assist in their delivery to the appropriate performing laboratory.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures, including cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without a microscope, phlebotomy, and specimen management.
  • Obtain total volume, perform aliquot, and distribute all urine specimens, properly determining urine volume and labeling aliquot containers.
  • Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel as necessary for problem recognition and initiation of the resolution and, if necessary, escalation to the next level.
  • Obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
  • Utilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of all clinical laboratory records, register/accession patients/specimens, and perform order entry as required.
  • Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
  • Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
  • Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required.
  • Maintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.
  • Utilize various hospital information systems and software.
  • Assist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides.
  • Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
  • Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and maintaining office records.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation are recommended.
  • Clinical Technician I: Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. One year of previous clinical lab experience is preferred.
  • Clinical Technician II: Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Must have at least 2 years' experience as a Clinical Tech I or Certification as a Phlebotomist plus achieve the required competency level for specified job responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Clinical Technician I: Certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board is recommended. Certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
  • Clinical Technician II: For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required. Certification of Basic Life Support preferred. Pediatric Phlebotomy experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.
  • Knowledge of medical terms preferred.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Effective professional communication skills to interact with patients/customers.


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