Phlebotomist
Pinehurst Surgical Clinic
Pinehurst, NC
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on March 15, 2023
SUMMARY:
Perform a variety of the technical procedures involved in the procurement and processing of patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare patients
Prepare laboratory specimens
Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Perform administrative duties as directed
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Perform a variety of the technical procedures involved in the procurement and processing of patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare patients
- Greet and arrive the patient
- Follow patient verification protocol
- Provide high level of customer service using AIDET
- Explain treatment procedures
Prepare laboratory specimens
- Perform phlebotomy as required by specimen collection policies.
- Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
- Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff
- Perform messenger/courier activities as required
Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Sterilize equipment
- Disinfect equipment
- Clean room
- Dispose of bio-hazardous waste and sharps
- Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures
Perform administrative duties as directed
- Document patient communications accurately and appropriately
- Answer telephones
- Order supplies and perform inventory of supplies and equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED
- Completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation
- Certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board
- Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques
- Knowledge of medical terms preferred
- Basic computer skills
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Maintains confidentiality
- Above average communication skills
- Service orientation: actively looks for ways to help people
- Tact
- Projects positive self-image to patients
- Determines work priorities