Phlebotomist - Berkeley - Summerville, United States - 3500 Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Description

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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Lab Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, order entry, result look-up and report generation and specimen receiving and preparation. They answer phones and forward appropriate problems to proper area.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs specimen collection procedures (nasal, oropharyngeal, venipuncture, etc.)

• Enters orders

• Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting

• Generates reports

• Provides basic customer service

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification
Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Education
High School/GED (required)

Work Experience
1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Training
Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)

Skills
Active Listening
Ability to discern the thinking of others
Service Orientation
Verbal and Written Communication
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Organization
Time Management
Coordination
Basic computer skills
Data entry
Compassion
Specimen Collection
Draws blood
Sample analysis
Phlebotomy Collection Software

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Other: Intermittent exposure to fumes and odors

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
Lifting/Carrying lbs.) 0%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
Push/Pull lbs.) 1-33%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 0%
Climbing 0%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 67-100%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 67-100%
Standing 67-100%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents years)
Adults years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

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*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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