Description

Department:

60915 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Phlebotomy Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Weekends/Nights Friday-Sunday 7pm-7:30am (3 12hr shifts)

Pay Range
$21.45 - $32.20

Schedule: Weekends/Nights Friday-Sunday 7pm-7:30am (3 12hr shifts)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and three years' phlebotomy experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Phlebotomy Technician certification, ASCP preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Conducts practical clinical phlebotomy training and evaluation of new employees and students and monitors progress and performance. 2. Assures efficient and effective operation of phlebotomy services. 3. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and leadership in all areas of operation. 4. Assures accurate and timely collection of blood specimens, according to departmental practices. 5. Assures accurate identification and delivery of patient samples to appropriate lab sections. 6. Follows proper safety and identification procedures when dealing with patients and/or specimens under any circumstance or environment. 7. Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department. 8. Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education. 9. Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approval policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases. 10. Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing. 11. Provides age-appropriate specimen collection in accordance with age specific guidelines for school age, adolescents, early adults, middle adults and/or late adults. 12. Adheres to the general Medical Center standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Proficient in use of LIS electronic collection devices and lab reference material Ability to build cooperation between staff members Effective oral, written, and listening communications skills Technical ability and interest Interpersonal and problem-solving skills Exhibits professional attitude May require working any shift in a 24-hour period, 7 days/week, including holidays and possibly taking call

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients Exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne disease Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens Subject to injury from sharps Subject to stressful situations and many interruptions Occasionally subject to irregular hours Moderate noise environment May require judgment/action which could result in death of patient Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Functions as an intermediary between the patient, patient caregivers, and the laboratories. Assures proper specimen collection and identification in compliance with section policies and procedures. Provides phlebotomy training for new department employees as needed.