Phlebotomist Certified- 6:30pm-3:00am PRN every other weekend

Job Summary
Performs duties that supports the efficient workflow of the laboratory. Sets the standard for the department regarding following standards, maintaining regulatory requirements, and modeling expected behaviors within the department. Duties include obtaining patient specimens via venipuncture or micro method. Phlebotomist II will also take on team lead responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Use of vacutainer tube, butterflies, syringes, and needle for drawing blood. Use of micro lancets and capillary pipettes in obtaining blood specimens by heel stick.
• Perform Positive Patient identification by verifying the patient’s name and date of birth against lab orders and accurately record it onto the specimen.
• Ability to determine proper container type.
• To promptly draw and deliver blood specimens to the appropriate laboratory department.
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
• Trains new teammates and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
• Always wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate while working with patient specimens.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, projects and/or performance improvement activities in the department.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and to standard operating procedures.
• Completes annual system, facility and department requirements as assigned.
• Is accountable for work, behavioral expectations, teamwork, and reliability.
• Report to supervision any problems, which might adversely affect his/her ability to perform duties.
• Serves in a charge role in the absences of the assistant supervisors.
• Demonstrates expertise in specialty area as defined by facility.
• Performs phlebotomy standard work audits.
• Sets the standard for accurate and timely work, behavioral expectations, teamwork, and reliability.
• Takes responsibility for resolving issues that require additional investigation and/or phone calls and supports other teammates in their work.
• A subject matter expert who is a resource for teammates. Actively works to maintain clear and concise understanding of standard work, helping to mentor, coaching and train team as requested.
• Supports a consistent workflow in the department by identifying and acting to resolve issues that impede that workflow. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
Works in a fast-paced clinical environment. Works in an area that contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Education, Experience and Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required; Certification in phlebotomy is preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty. A minimum of one year experience in phlebotomy is required.

Atrium Health Navicent was incorporated on November 17, 1994 as a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to coordinate The Medical Center, Navicent Health and other affiliated entities toward our mission: "Together, we elevate health and well-being through compassionate care."

Today, Atrium Health Navicent has more than 1,000 beds for medical, surgical, rehabilitation and hospice purposes, offers over 53 specialties in more than 50 facilities throughout the region and hosts over 100 medical residents and fellows.

Included within the Atrium Health Navicent system is The Medical Center, Navicent Health, a 637 bed, nationally verified Level I-designated Trauma Center and a four-time Magnet Designated hospital for nursing excellence worldwide.

Atrium Health Navicent provides a broad range of community-based, outpatient diagnostic, primary care, extensive home health and hospice care, and comprehensive cancer and rehabilitation services spanning the full continuum of care. Included within the system are:

·       Five acute care hospitals

·       A rehabilitation hospital

·       A new, state-of-the-art children's hospital

·       Central Georgia's first life plan community

·       An in-patient hospice facility, as well as in-home hospice care

·       Wellness and preventative services

·       Multiple urgent care centers

·       Numerous community-based partnerships that help Atrium Health Navicent deliver on