Phlebotomist

Bennettsville, SC

Hours: Monday thru Friday between 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break. Excluding Federal holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collecting clinical laboratory specimens (human blood) for inmate testing requested by a clinician. Collection of specimens will be accomplished via routine venipuncture and capillary procedures.
  • Collecting other body fluids and clinical specimens (i.e. stool, urine, sputum). Incumbent instructs patients on proper collection of specimens such as stool and urine for laboratory analysis.
  • Is responsible for specimen processing and transport. Processing will include, but not be limited to, specimen centrifugation, spin down, mixing, preparing and packaging specimens for shipment.
  • Appropriately handles infectious and bio-hazardous waste.
  • Assists laboratory staff in a variety of laboratory related activities, including but not limited to, ordering entry into a computerized laboratory information system, preparing laboratory related paperwork, storing and inventorying laboratory supplies.
  • Will maintain required competency training as outlined by accrediting standards and local policy.
  • Maintain accurate inventory of all needles and syringes used to replace sub stock inventory.
  • Scanning of medical records and reports as needed.
  • Conduct routine checks of equipment and temperature logs.
  • Maintain daily sick call list/call out.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must have/provide CPR/BLS license
  • Must provide diplomas and transcripts and Phlebotomy licensure
  • Must be a U.S. citizen

BENEFITS: 10 paid Federal holidays, Paid sick time off, two weeks vacation