Phlebotomy Technician

Department

60901 Davie Medical Center - Lab

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Mon. -Thursday 1p-8:30p

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Job Summary: Collects blood specimens for the clinical laboratories. 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. Performs appropriate patient procedures in accordance with age-specific guidelines for the age groups served.

Position Highlights

• Shift Schedule: Full-Time/36 hours, Monday - Thursday, 1p-8:30p
• Department: Laboratory
• Location: Davie Medical Center

How You’ll Impact Patient Care

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

• Assures accurate and timely collection of blood specimens, according to departmental practices.
• Assures accurate identification and delivery of patient samples to appropriate lab sections.
• Follows proper safety and identification procedures when dealing with patients and/or specimens under any circumstance or environment. Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education.
• Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.
• Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approval policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
• Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing.
• Provides age-appropriate specimen collection in accordance with age specific guidelines for school age, adolescents, early adults, middle adults and/or late adults.
• Adheres to the general Medical Center standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Nice To Have (Not Required)

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work cooperatively.
• Basic computer skills.
• May require working any shift in a 24-hour period, 7 days/week, including holidays, possibly taking call.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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

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Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

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Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

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Incentive pay for select positions

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Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

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Paid Time Off programs

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Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

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Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

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Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

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Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

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Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.