Phlebotomist - FCC Mount Pleasant - PRN

Job: Phlebotomist   
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt  
Job Category: 3 Technicians  
 
Position Summary  
The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood, properly labeling each specimen, and working closely with the lab to make sure that the proper samples are delivered for each patient.  Our phlebotomists must exhibit excellent patient service, answer patient questions, act as a resource for patient information, and strengthen the relationship between the patient and our entire medical facility.  The Phlebotomist conducts waived lab tests and performs clerical and other duties as assigned.  
 
Essential Functions  
-Correctly identifies each patient using two identifiers.   
-Collect specimens exactly as outlined in each medical requisition or order.  
-Develop effective collection techniques as they relate to groups such as pediatric and geriatric patients.  
-Properly label and package each specimen and ensure that every specimen is delivered to the laboratory on time.  
-Maintain an organized and clean work area based on the guidelines of our medical organization.  
-Effective verbal and written communication.  
-Ability to learn and use current Hospital and Laboratory Information Systems.  
-Must be able to multi-task and function in a high stress, busy work environment.  
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.  
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.  
-Performs other duties as assigned.  
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.  
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 
 
Work Experience  
-At least one year of experience in a clinical setting is preferred.  
  
Education  
-Phlebotomy certification preferred.  
-BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30- days of hire date.   

Physical Demands and Work Environment  
Lifting/Carrying    Pushing/Pulling              
Lbs.      % Time     Lbs.      % Time  
 1-10     34-66      1-10      34-66  
11-20     0-33     11-20      0-33  
21-50     0-33     21-50      0-33  
51-75     0-33     51-75      0-33  
76-100    0-33     76-100    0-33  
       
Movement           % Time  
Bend/Stoop/Twist         0-33  
Crouch/Squat               0-33  
Kneel/Crawl                 0-33  
Reach Above Shoulder  0-33     
Reach Below Shoulder  0-33  
Repetitive Arm            0-33  
Repetitive Hand           0-33  
Grasping                     0-33  
Squeezing                   0-33  
Climb Stairs                0-33  
Walking Uneven           0-33  
Walking Even               34-66  
   
Environment        % Time  
Indoors              67-100  
Outdoors            0-33  
Extreme Heat      0-33  
Dusty                 None     
Excessive Noise   0-33  
   
Equipment       % Time  
Motor Vehicles    0-33  
Foot Pedals         0-33  
Extreme Heat      0-33  
Dusty                 None     
Excessive Noise   0-33  
   
Work Near         % Time  
Machinery          None 
Electricity          None  
Sharps              34-66 
Chemicals          0-33  
Fumes               0-33  
Heights             None  
   
Vision         
Depth Perception    Required  
< 20"                    Required  
Color                      Required  
Peripheral              Required  
   
Endurance       Hours at Once      Total in 12HR  
Sit                                 1                        3  
Stand                             4                       4.5  
Walk                              4                       4.5