Phlebotomy Services Tech Job at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta

Overview

This is a full-time position with 3 x 12 hour shifts from 7p-7:30a (Friday-Sunday).

Description

Collects, labels, and transports patient specimens for testing in a timely manner, including routine and advanced venipuncture. Provides exemplary customer service skills throughout the preanalytical and analytical processes. May initiate intervention on unacceptable specimens and adheres to strict protocol regarding patient identification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting patient blood samples by performing venipunctures as ordered and within the prescribed time-frame
• Processing all emergency orders (STATS and Timed Studies) within the required time frame
• Labeling each specimen accurately according to established laboratory procedures prior to processing or transport
• Operating departmental computer programs to activate orders and perform order management
• Maintaining the stock of commonly used supplies and performing routine inspections of stock levels

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of relevant phlebotomy experience and a Phlebotomy certificate preferred. Basic computer skills, medical terminology, and customer service skills are required.

Physical Requirements

The position requires lifting 20-50 lbs occasionally, 11-25 lbs frequently, and 01-10 lbs constantly. Other physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, close eye work, and occasional to frequent standing and walking.

Environmental Factors

Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogen exposure, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, and patient care/handling injuries.

EEO Statement

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.