• Lab Phlebotomist - Physician Partners

    Roper St. Francis (North Charleston, SC)


    Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

    32

    Work Shift:

    Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

    *Multiple Locations / 7:00am-6:00pm

    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

    _* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._

    Physical Requirements

    Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

     

    Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0%

     

    Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

     

    Push/Pull (50-100 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 (13-17 years)

     

    Adults (18-64 years)

     

    Geriatrics (65 years and older)

     

    Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

    Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

    + Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

    + Prescription drug coverage

    + Flexible spending accounts

    + Life insurance w/AD&D

    + Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

    + Paid time off

    + Educational Assistance

    + And much more

    *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

    Department:

    Phlebotomy - RSFPP

     

    _It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ [email protected]_ _._