Phlebotomy Tech I, II, III - Outpatient

Job description

Job Description Summary

Collect venous and capillary specimens using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and aseptic technique in multiple inpatient and outpatient settings; Perform bedside testing; Perform Laboratory Information System (LIS) functions; Provide instruction to students/personnel; Perform laboratory related duties as requested by the Manager.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC CHS - Venipuncture (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Shift: Full Time (Varying shifts)

Location: Rotating locations throughout Health System

Minimum Training and Education:

Phlebotomist I:

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months.

Credentials: Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course.

Phlebotomist II: Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: At least 6 months phlebotomy experience required.

Credentials: Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course. This is a Career Ladder Position.

Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.

External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 90 days in position.

Phlebotomist III: Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 2 Years work experience in phlebotomy required.

Credentials: Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course. This is a Career Ladder Position.

Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.

External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements within 6 months in position.

Job Summary:

Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood. May conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood bank

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous

Sitting: Continuous

Walking: Continuous

Climbing stairs: Infrequent

Working indoors: Continuous

Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent

Working from elevated areas: Frequent

Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent

Kneeling: Infrequent

Bending at the waist: Continuous

Twisting at the waist: Frequent

Squatting: Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent

Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous

Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous

Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous

Reaching overhead: Frequent

Reaching in all directions: Continuous

Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous

Full use of both legs: Continuous

Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent

Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent

Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent

Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent

Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force

Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force

Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force

Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous

Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous

Color discrimination: Continuous

Depth perception: Continuous

Peripheral vision: Continuous

Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous

Tactile sensory function: Continuous

Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous

Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous

Respirator use qualification: Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous

Rotating shifts: Frequent

Overtime as required: Frequent

Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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Worksite address

charleston, SC, 29408, US

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