Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Location: Granville Health System, Oxford NC

About Granville Health System:

For over a century, Granville Health System has been at the forefront of quality healthcare. To cater to the evolving needs of its community, Granville Health System has extended its services throughout Granville County, ensuring convenient medical care access for its residents. The Granville Health System main campus can be found at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more details, visit GHS online at www.ghsHospital.org .

About Oxford, NC

Oxford, NC is a charming and welcoming community that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located just about 30 miles north of Durham and 40 miles from Raleigh. The region enjoys a mild, four-season climate with warm summers, crisp autumns, blooming springs, and gentle winters - perfect for enjoying the area's outdoor activities year-round. With a thriving local economy, excellent healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of community, its historic downtown, scenic parks, and proximity to the Research Triangle ensure a balanced lifestyle with both professional and personal fulfillment.

Position Overview

The Phlebotomy Technician is responsible for specimen collection and/or processing of all laboratory orders for patients in the Granville Health System. The Phlebotomy Technician works closely with the Laboratory Technicians/Technologists and other departments to ensure that the proper samples are collected for each patient, delivering excellent patient service and strengthening the relationship between the patient, the laboratory, and the organization.

Position Highlights

• Starting Rate: $14 + per hour (commensurate with experience and certification)
• Shift Differentials: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour
• Retirement Benefits: NC Local Government Pension Plan (5-year vesting period)
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various supplemental benefits available

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates required dexterity, knowledge, and skills (including strong written and verbal communication skills) necessary to perform as an independent/team member of the Granville Health System Laboratory; understanding variations in care for all age groups and complying with regulatory, safety, and infection control requirements, as well as GHS policies and procedures.
• Follows laboratory policies and procedures for: patient registration, order entry, specimen collection, handling, and processing for all laboratory testing (in-patients, out-patients, and patients at satellite facilities); performing venipuncture, capillary collection (finger and heel), urine collection, DOT drug screen collections, breath alcohol testing under DOT regulations, non-DOT drug screen collections, and upper-respiratory swab collection, using appropriate collection techniques.
• Maintains the workflow and communicates efficiently by answering telephones, taking messages, and forwarding information or calls to appropriate staff. Phone calls are acted upon promptly and handled in a professional manner with the highest level of customer service; promoting teamwork within the laboratory and with other departments, physicians, patients, and patient family members.
• Adheres to the GHS Laboratory’s Quality Assurance procedures for continuing education, and GHS mandatory online education; as well as identification, documentation, and troubleshooting of pre-analytical problems that may affect patient results.
• Stocks and monitors laboratory supplies inventory in the lab and at satellite facilities, and notifies supervisors when supplies become low.
• Ensures that all laboratory processes comply with CAP guidelines, participates in laboratory inspections as needed, and makes recommendations for quality improvement as appropriate.
• Utilizes required computer programs, software, and laboratory information systems; ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained in compliance with HIPAA at all times.
• Participates in the training of students, new hires, and other employees.
• Assists in monitoring workflow and staffing levels; and notifies supervisors/Administrative Laboratory Director of staffing problems to ensure adequate staffing for the laboratory; accommodating patient and laboratory needs by professionally responding to requests for flexibility in duties, schedules, and staffing.

Qualifications

High School graduation or equivalent.

Customer Service Skills

Clerical skills

Current NC driver’s license

Computer skills, medical terminology, administrative skills, and experience in hospital environment is preferred.

Apply Today:

If you're a dedicated professional looking for a position with a focus on work-life balance and the opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for the position with Granville Health System.

Position Summary

Performance of phlebotomy on in-patients and out-patients, nursing home patients, or other patients requiring laboratory studies. Performance of drug screen collections for DOT and non-DOT drug screening. Performance of Breath Alcohol testing under DOT regulations. Maintaining workflow in the lab by answering the phones, prioritizing, processing, and resulting of Physician orders. Meeting safety standards, supply stock guidelines, information data needs. Promoting team work with the department, the Physicians and staff, hospital personnel, patients and family members.

Qualification:

High School diploma or GED with clerical skills required. Phlebotomy Certification or completion of a phlebotomy training program required. Current NC drivers license. Computer skills, medical terminology, administrative skills, filing and experience in hospital environment is preferred.

Pursues programs of continuing education consistent with requirements of Granville Health System; participates in educational conferences, updates and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to areas of responsibilities.