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Duke University Health System · 1 day ago

Outpatient Phlebotomy - Offsite Labs - Float Position, First Shift

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Duke University Health System is committed to compassionate care and is seeking an Outpatient Phlebotomy professional to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves performing technical procedures for specimen procurement and processing, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols.

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Responsibilities

Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures

Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including, but not limited to, cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without a microscope, phlebotomy, and specimen management

Obtain total volume, perform aliquot and distribute all urine specimens

Properly determine urine volume. Properly label aliquot containers

Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel as necessary for problem recognition and initiation of the resolution and, if necessary, escalation to the next level. Obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation

Utilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of all clinical laboratory records, register/accession patients/specimens, and perform order entry as required

Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations

Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols

Receive specimens into the laboratory using Beaker

Positively ID all patient specimens, and verify all laboratory labels/requisitions, ensuring a valid order. Properly sort all specimens

Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required

Maintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware

Utilize various hospital information systems and software

Assist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides

Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures

Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and maintaining office records

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Qualification

Phlebotomy certificationPediatric phlebotomy experienceBasic Life Support certificationSpecimen processing techniquesBasic computer skillsMedical termsEffective communication skills

Required

High School diploma or GED

Completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation is recommended

At least 2 years experience as a Clinical Tech I or Certification as a Phlebotomist plus achieve the required competency level for specified job responsibilities

Certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required

Pediatric Phlebotomy experience required

National Healthcare Association (NHA) --Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists-- Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs leadership

Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques

Basic computer skills

Effective communication skills

Effective professional communication skills to interact with patients/customers

Preferred

Certification of Basic Life Support preferred

Knowledge of medical terms preferred

Benefits

$2,500 commitment bonus

Company

Duke University Health System

Glassdoor3.7

World-class academic and health care system

Founded in 1925

Durham, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

http://dukemedicine.org

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