Phlebotomist Job at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia

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Lexington Oncology Associates

Full Time  AM/PM Shift  0730-1630

Job Summary

To perform venipuncture/capillary puncture for blood specimen collection on all patient age groups while presenting a professional appearance and level of skill. To perform point of care testing and collect non-blood specimens as instructed. To assist the Lead Phlebotomist with the technical and administrative management of specimen procurement and processing services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year of Experience
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): 1 Year of Experience may be substituted for one of the following: Completion of a formal training program in Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, or other applicable area; Completion of Lexington Medical Center Phlebotomy Apprenticeship
• Required Certifications/Licensure: None
• Required Training: None

Essential Functions

• Knowledge and Expertise: Maintains a high level of skill in venipuncture/capillary puncture for blood specimen collection for laboratory analyses. Responsible for collection of blood specimens on difficult patients. Recollecting patients that Level I and/or II techs are unable to procure in a positive and professional manner. Meets or exceeds all section productivity and specimen quality standards. Demonstrates ability to procure according to protocols for populations from newborn to geriatric (over 65 years).
• Performs waived and moderate complexity point of care testing. Documents instrument and reagent QC, and performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Maintains knowledge of NP Washings/swabs, throat cultures, and other special specimen collections as trained and certified by supervisory authority.
• Maintains current knowledge of and follows policies and procedures pertaining to the laboratory and the Laboratory Information System; maintains knowledge of the manual backup system.
• Handles patient reception, test accessioning, telephone communications, and distribution of reports; works callback queue to ensure delivery of completed results to the ordering physician.
• Assists in development of procurement training curriculum, CE’s and QA projects; responsible for training and orientation of new employees.
• Handles patient reception, test accessioning, telephone communications, distribution of reports, and callback procedures.
• Stays abreast of policy and procedural changes; reads and signs off in a timely fashion and encourages others to do so.
• Attends continuing education programs to remain technically current.
• Performs testing on proficiency testing samples and maintains records demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested like patient specimens.

• Productivity: Performs specimen collection as needed to maintain workflow; seeks additional assignments during decreased workflow; assigns tasks to assure continuous workflow; meets and/or exceeds productivity and turnaround time standards.
• Communication Skills: Identifies problems that may affect test performance and reports them to supervision or pathology leadership; distributes specimen collection supplies and instructs patients on proper collection.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical/Administrative: Proper storage and processing of specimens dispatched to approved reference labs; uses collection manager devices to ensure positive patient identification; troubleshoots devices as needed; reads Sunquest mailboxes daily; maintains adequate phlebotomy supplies; sanitizes work area; ensures completion of training checklists for new employees; works as charge tech for the shift and ensures uninterrupted patient care and coordination of workflow.
• General: Works scheduled hours and may work unfavorable shifts during short staffing; participates in call schedule; ensures AL notices; approves time in Kronos; performs related duties as assigned in emergencies; complies with safety policies required by CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, FDA, DHEC and OSHA.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Equity

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one; Lexington Health & Inc. matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Option for supplemental life insurance up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability after 90 days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lexington Health provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, including lactation. We strive to promote from within where possible and appropriate.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

Job Function and Industry

• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care