Job Description
Job Description
SouthCoast Health is looking for a Phlebotomist for our Eisenhower Location.
Responsible for completing laboratory procedures as ordered by a provider. Obtaining appropriate specimens to meet testing requirements determined by specific laboratory guidelines utilizing aseptic technique, as well as OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards. Knowledge of OSHA and CLIA.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of safety procedures for the lab and utilize universal precautions.
Knowledge of how to use laboratory equipment properly.
Ability to properly collect specimens.
Ability to follow proper lab procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Properly identifies patient and appropriate patient care instructions. Performs venipuncture, and capillary punctures on patients. Identifies and labels specimens. Conducts laboratory tests on specimen.
- Communicates with and assists physicians, patients and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Accurately maintains patient logs with date, patient name, lab accession number, lab test ordered, and laboratory used to perform testing.
- Utilizes appropriate reference laboratory requisitions with patient demographics information, billing information, test requested and appropriate diagnosis codes.
- Follows appropriate billing procedures, sample handling, and preparation as designated by reference laboratory.
- Performs daily maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, and sample analysis.
- Reviews and reports patient test results utilizing laboratory instrumentation and test kits.
- Logs provider orders in accession log. Documents in charts in accurate and timely manner.
- Consults with Medical Technologist or Lab Manager when questions arise concerning provider orders, questionable results, or equipment failure.
- Documents quality control and proficiency survey results.
- Maintains lab equipment.
Education/Experience: High School graduate or equivalent. Prefer associate degree or Vocational School program for phlebotomy from an accredited college or technical school or equivalent experience. Prefer licensure, registry or certification, ASCP or equivalent. Minimum of 6 months experience as Phlebotomist.
Requirements: Current BLS/CPR certification.
Benefits: Health, HSA/FSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(k) with employer contribution, and supplemental insurance policies. PTO, holidays, and bereavement leave.
DFW, EOE, MFVD
Company DescriptionSouthCoast Health is a multi-specialty physician organization that was established in 1996 in beautiful Savannah, GA. We have 18 locations located throughout the greater Savannah area. We currently have 70 physicians, 30 extenders and 540 skilled staff to support the organization.
Total wellness for life is what SouthCoast Health strongly believes in and if you want to be part of a growing company that cares about their employees you have come to the right place!
We offer competitive wages along with a rich benefit program to all eligible employees. Come join our team!
Company Description
SouthCoast Health is a multi-specialty physician organization that was established in 1996 in beautiful Savannah, GA. We have 18 locations located throughout the greater Savannah area. We currently have 70 physicians, 30 extenders and 540 skilled staff to support the organization. \r\n\r\nTotal wellness for life is what SouthCoast Health strongly believes in and if you want to be part of a growing company that cares about their employees you have come to the right place!\r\n\r\nWe offer competitive wages along with a rich benefit program to all eligible employees. Come join our team!