Department:
01120 WFBMG University Group Practice: Winston Salem Peace Haven - Family Medicine
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday 8:15-5:15
Pay Range:
$19.80 - $29.70
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate or equivalent
Two year age appropriate phlebotomy experience preferred
CPR Certification
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
ASCP, AMT, ASPT or equivalent certification from an accredited Phlebotomy training program that includes successful completion of a certification exam with passing scores.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adheres to the general Medical Center standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Assures accurate and timely collection of blood specimens, according to departmental practices.
- Assures accurate identification and delivery of patient samples to appropriate lab sections.
- Follows proper safety and identification procedures when dealing with patients and/or specimens under any circumstance or environment.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of phlebotomy by serving as a willing resource to staff and applying knowledge in daily routines.
- Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education.
- Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.
- Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approval policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
- Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing.
- Provides age appropriate specimen collection in accordance with age specific guidelines for school age, adolescents, early adults, middle adults and/or late adults.
- Maintains inventory and supplies related to job activities and monitors expiration dates.
- Performs clerical functions including entry of lab orders into the LIS, printing and delivery of reports, filing reports, preparing requisitions, and obtaining information or entering information into the laboratory or hospital computer system.
- Performs specimen processing in accordance to laboratory policies.
- May perform waived testing.
- May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to listen and communicate effectively
Ability to work cooperatively
Excellent customer service skills
Basic computer skills
May require working any shift within the operation hours of the department and could include weekends and Holidays
Discernment and judgement
Attention to detail
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients
Exposed to risk of bloodborne/airborne disease
Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)
May be exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
Moderate noise environment
Subject to injury from sharps
May require judgment/action which could result in death of patient
Subject to many interruptions
Subject to stressful situations
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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35%
65%
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65%
100%
N/A
Activity
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Bending
X
Reaching with arms
X
Finger and hand dexterity
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Seeing
X
Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:
X
20 lbs. maximum
X
50 lbs. maximum
X
100 lbs. maximum
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
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Collects blood specimens for the clinical laboratories. Functions as an intermediary between the patient, patient caregivers, and the laboratories. Assures proper specimen collection and identification in compliance with section policies and procedures. Performs appropriate patient procedures in accordance with age-specific guidelines for the age groups served.
