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SouthCoast Medical Group

Phlebotomist/ Float

SouthCoast Medical Group, New York, New York, United States

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SouthCoast Health is looking for a Full-Time Phlebotomist

Must be willing to float to other locations (Pooler, Richmond Hill, Hinesville)

Will receive mileage reimbursement

Responsible for completing laboratory procedures as ordered by a provider. Obtaining appropriate specimens to meet testing requirements determined by specific laboratory guidelines utilizing aseptic technique, as well as OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards. Knowledge of OSHA and CLIA.

Qualifications

Knowledge of safety procedures for the lab and utilize universal precautions.

Knowledge of how to use laboratory equipment properly.

Ability to properly collect specimens.

Ability to follow proper lab procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

Properly identifies patient and appropriate patient care instructions. Performs venipuncture, and capillary punctures on patients. Identifies and labels specimens. Conducts laboratory tests on specimen.

Communicates with and assists physicians, patients and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.

Accurately maintains patient logs with date, patient name, lab accession number, lab test ordered, and laboratory used to perform testing.

Utilizes appropriate reference laboratory requisitions with patient demographics information, billing information, test requested and appropriate diagnosis codes.

Follows appropriate billing procedures, sample handling, and preparation as designated by reference laboratory.

Performs daily maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, and sample analysis.

Reviews and reports patient test results utilizing laboratory instrumentation and test kits.

Logs provider orders in accession log. Documents in charts in accurate and timely manner.

Consults with Medical Technologist or Lab Manager when questions arise concerning provider orders, questionable results, or equipment failure.

Documents quality control and proficiency survey results.

Education/Experience High School graduate or equivalent. Prefer associate degree or Vocational School program for phlebotomy from an accredited college or technical school or equivalent experience. Prefer licensure, registry or certification, ASCP or equivalent. Minimum of 6 months experience as Phlebotomist.

Requirements Current BLS/CPR certification.

Benefits

Health

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

Life

Long term disability

401(k) with employer contribution

Supplemental insurance policies

PTO

Holidays

Bereavement leave

DFW, EOE, MFVD

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