Phlebotomist II

Job Description Summary

The Phlebotomy Technician II reports to the Laboratory Manager. Under general supervision, the Phlebotomy Technician II plans and provides phlebotomy services for patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position functions as an experienced member of the phlebotomy team and provides instruction to students/new employees in accordance with the scope of a phlebotomist. The Phlebotomy Technician II is responsible for preparing patients for blood collection, collecting blood from patients, ensuring accurate labeling, and delivering this blood to the laboratory for testing. The Phlebotomy Technician II is responsible for all Phlebotomy Technician I duties as well as some advanced testing techniques and pediatric blood collection.

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-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)

Ability to climb stairs.(Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)

Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.(Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)

Ability to twist at the waist.(Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)

Ability to perform “pinching” operations.(Frequent)

Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)

Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)

Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)

Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.(Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs from/to floor from/to 36” unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force. (Frequent) Examples include:

• To transfer a 100 lbs. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force for every additional 100 lbs, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.

• 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lbs. patient in a wheelchair on carpet
• 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)

Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)

Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)

• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)(Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 months phlebotomy experience.

The Phlebotomy Tech II is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and behaviors consistent with competent practice. Competency develops when long-range goals and deliberate plans guide actions. Competent phlebotomists are essential to the organization because of their efficiency, ability to set priorities and confidence in managing most situations within their scope. Phlebotomists may remain at a competent level indefinitely throughout their career.

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.

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