Phlebotomy Tech II - CHA

Overview

About NHRMC

NHRMC, established in 1967 in Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a preeminent healthcare organization focused on leading our community to outstanding health. We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and multi-specialty physician group practices with more than 200 physicians.

With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best in practice. Join us and find out how many ways NHRMC offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients and community.

About the Job

Location: New Hanover Medical Group

Department: NHMG - Brunswick Forest Lab

Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: 8HR DAY

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

What You'll Do

Summary:Works under the general supervision of the Lead Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy Coordinator or Laboratory Manager this employee draws blood from patients in the physician's office or similar facility for analysis or other medical purposes.

Responsibilities:1. Greet patient, check them into IDX, verify and release labs from Epic, verify procedure and check labs into the Laboratory Information System.

Obtain ABN if needed2. Assemble equipment such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray according to requirements for specified test or procedures3. Verify or record identify of patient or donor and converse with patient to allay fear of procedure4.

Apply tourniquet to arm, locate accessible vein, swab puncture area with antiseptic and insert needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube5. Withdraw needle, apply treatment to puncture site and label and store blood container for subsequent processing6. Prick finger to draw blood7.

Scan Waivers8. Clean work area/stock9. Help train new employees/students10.

Scheduling/rescheduling patients, no shows11. Verifying orders are in Epic12. Processing specimens and preparing for transporting specimens13. Depending on location performs POC testing and Quality Controls

Position Requirements

Credentials:

Education:Essential:* High School Diploma

Other information:Experience: Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program or one-year of phlebotomy experience required.

Experience related to customer service and quality patient care preferred. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.Performs other duties as assigned.Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.

Other Information

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position.

Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will.

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• In 2016 NHRMC was recognized as a Top 100 Hospital demonstrating significant investment and financial sustainability for the communities we serve.

• Newsweek's 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals

• NHRMC Betty H. Cameron Women's & Children's Hospital was named as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek.

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Consider a career at NHRMC and become part of this award winning team!