What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at MUSC Health?
Job Description Summary
The Phlebotomy Technician I reports to the Laboratory Manager. Under general supervision, the Phlebotomy Technician I is responsible for preparing patients for blood collection, collecting blood from patients, ensuring accurate labeling, and delivering this blood to the laboratory for testing. This role plans and provides professional phlebotomy services to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004778 ORBG - Lab
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-17
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Phlebotomy Technician I is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and behaviors which are consistent with the Standards of Behavior as outlined by the Medical University Hospital Authority. Individuals at this level have successfully achieved the goals and objectives of orientation. They are learning and adjusting to their full professional role. Much energy and attention is focused on task and skill acquisition, and on recognizing important situational elements which can only be learned through experience. Phlebotomy processes and other related activities must be guided and/or supervised by other phlebotomists who have achieved a competent level of practice.
Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood. May conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood bank
Additional Job Description
High School diploma or GED and:
Have completed a certified phlebotomy program which includes at least one phlebotomy clinical rotation
or
Enrolled in a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science Program and have completed the phlebotomy clinical rotation.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
The Phlebotomy Technician I reports to the Laboratory Manager. Under general supervision, the Phlebotomy Technician I is responsible for preparing patients for blood collection, collecting blood from patients, ensuring accurate labeling, and delivering this blood to the laboratory for testing. This role plans and provides professional phlebotomy services to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004778 ORBG - Lab
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-17
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Phlebotomy Technician I is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and behaviors which are consistent with the Standards of Behavior as outlined by the Medical University Hospital Authority. Individuals at this level have successfully achieved the goals and objectives of orientation. They are learning and adjusting to their full professional role. Much energy and attention is focused on task and skill acquisition, and on recognizing important situational elements which can only be learned through experience. Phlebotomy processes and other related activities must be guided and/or supervised by other phlebotomists who have achieved a competent level of practice.
Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood. May conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood bank
Additional Job Description
High School diploma or GED and:
Have completed a certified phlebotomy program which includes at least one phlebotomy clinical rotation
or
Enrolled in a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science Program and have completed the phlebotomy clinical rotation.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
