Department:

60915 Carolinas Medical Center - Lab: Phlebotomy Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This is a Monday thru Friday schedule with rotating weekends and holidays. The shift begins at 10pm and ends at 630am.

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Job Summary
Performs duties that supports the efficient workflow of the laboratory. Duties include obtaining patient specimens via venipuncture or micro method.

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 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.

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 trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

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.