Duke Department of Population Health Sciences is hiring: Inpatient Phlebotomy -

Overview

Inpatient Phlebotomy - PRN, Early Morning Weekend Availability role at Duke Department of Population Health Sciences

Location: Durham, NC, US 27710. Regular position in Duke Health Clinical Laboratories. This role requires in-person phlebotomy services with alternate weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and early morning availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
• Prepare and initiate tests and procedures including cytogenetics, general laboratory work, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis, phlebotomy, and specimen management.
• Obtain total volume, perform aliquot, and distribute urine specimens as required; properly determine urine volume and label aliquot containers.
• Communicate professionally with patients, family, and medical staff; obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
• Use standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification, register/accession patients and specimens, and perform order entry as required.
• Perform quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Receive and process specimens according to laboratory area procedures; prepare specimens for transport and analysis.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, stock carts, and handle basic lab housekeeping tasks.
• Utilize hospital information systems and software; assist with maintenance of specimens and slides; perform routine maintenance as required.
• Assist with word processing, office tasks, and maintaining office records; perform other related duties as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED. For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation are recommended.

Experience

Clinical Technician I – one year of previous clinical lab experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Clinical Technician II – at least 2 years’ experience as Clinical Tech I or certification as a Phlebotomist plus required competencies.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Clinical Technician I: Certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board recommended. Basic Life Support preferred.
• Clinical Technician II: Certification as a Phlebotomist may be required for assignment; Pediatric Phlebotomy experience preferred. Recognized national certifications listed include: NHA, ASCP PBT, IAPS, NPA, ASPT, NPCE, NPS, AMT, and others as approved by Clinical Labs leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.
• Knowledge of medical terms (preferred).
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients and staff.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to a diverse and inclusive community where all voices are heard. Essential physical job functions may apply with accommodations available per department policy.

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