Phlebotomist at Brio Primary Care

Greenville, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Patient Identification, Specimen Integrity, Aseptic Technique, Quality Control, Safety Compliance, Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, EMR, Educational Participation, Professional Standards, Laboratory Procedures, Isolation Procedures, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Position Overview: The Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures. Essential Functions: Always identifies correct patients by requesting the patient to state his/her full name, date of birth, and comparing that to the name on the order or requisition. Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with EMR and bringing discrepancies to the attention of the ordering provider. Obtains blood specimens consistently by performing venipunctures. Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures. Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection. Maintains quality results by following department procedures; identifying and reporting needed changes. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Performs all procedures in a professional manner. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders. Maintains outstanding labs on a daily basis. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Serves and protects our team by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards. Enhances phlebotomy lab by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Performs additional tasks as assigned by manager. Requirements Qualifications: High school degree or equivalent CPT Certification preferred but not required 1 year or more phlebotomy experience Prior experience in a medical office or hospital setting preferred Full time position - able to work Monday - Friday Work environment and Physical demands: Ability to work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious materials and situations that require following extensive safety may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate. Ability to perform moderate physical activity. May require handling/lifting objects (up to 50 pounds) or standing/sitting/walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Prolonged use of the telephone may be required.

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist is responsible for identifying the best method for retrieving specimens and preparing them for laboratory testing. They must ensure patient identification, maintain specimen integrity, and follow safety protocols.