Phlebotomy Specialist

Job Summary:

As a Phlebotomist II at CAMC Health System, you will work under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Assistant Manager and general direction of the Laboratory Director. Your primary responsibility will be to perform successful venipunctures and capillary punctures on patients of all ages. You will also be responsible for CLIA-waived testing, clerical duties, and other nonprofessional tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

Receives outpatients and processes non-standing and standing orders accurately
Works with patients varying in age and health status and appropriately interacts and chooses appropriate equipment
Collects blood samples from patients successfully while adhering to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
Deciphers the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient (capillary, venipuncture, winged, syringe, etc.)
Practices proper positive patient identification for collecting laboratory samples
Labels specimen containers accurately with minimum patient identifiers, dates, and initials
Practices infection control standards at all times when working with patients and equipment
Transports all specimen samples using universal and standard precautions
Appropriately collects chain of custody samples (including observed collections) and accurately processes the samples for shipment
Performs CLIA-waived testing accurately using proper laboratory protocol
Maintains a well-organized phlebotomy cart and draw station at all times and both are stocked for next shift
Attends meetings as required and in-services
Appropriately responds to requests (as assigned) from management with a positive attitude in an accurate and timely manner
Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Working irregular hours
Physically demanding, high-stress environment
Pushing and pulling heavy objects
Full range of body motion including handling and helping lift patients
Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry

Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing

Exposure to biohazard material such as blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Guy S. Stewart

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