Phlebotomist I

Department :

36926 Atrium Health Union - Venous Access Team

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

four 10 hr days 3am to 1pm or 4am to 2pm. Some weekends required.

The ideal candidate would possess 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience.

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

Job Summary

Performs duties that supports the efficient workflow of the laboratory. Duties include obtaining patient specimens via venipuncture or micro method.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collects and / or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and / or capillary puncture in a timely and accurate fashion
• Use of vacutainer tube, butterflies, syringes, and needle for drawing blood. Use of micro lancets and capillary pipettes in obtaining blood specimens by heel stick
• Perform Positive Patient identification by verifying the patient's name and date of birth against lab orders and accurately record it onto the specimen
• Ability to determine proper container type
• To promptly draw and deliver blood specimens to the appropriate laboratory department
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties
• Trains new teammates and / or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area
• Always wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate while working with patient specimens
• Actively participates in staff meetings, projects and / or performance improvement activities in the department
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and to standard operating procedures
• Completes annual system, facility and department requirements as assigned
• Is accountable for work, behavioral expectations, teamwork, and reliability
• Report to supervision any problems, which might adversely affect his / her ability to perform duties
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Works in a fast-paced clinical environment. Works in an area that contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required; Certification in phlebotomy is preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.

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About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.