About this role
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
28Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Monday-Friday 4:00am-8:00am / Every Other Weekend
Job Summary:
The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.
Essential Functions:
- Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
- Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed
- Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient’s identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety
- Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders
- Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones as needed
- Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Degree or GED
Licensure/Certification:
- Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required
Experience:
- One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
- Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
- Position requires travel to off-site locations
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Phlebotomy - Roper HospitalIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
Other facts
About Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system in the Lowcountry. The 657-bed system comprises more than 115 facilities and services in three counties. Member hospitals include Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital and Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital. Our active medical staff is made up of more than 900 board certified doctors. The group includes Roper St. Francis Physician Partners, an expansive network of more than 200 physicians who offer primary care and 20 subspecialties.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is routinely recognized for excellence in patient care by national organizations and agencies such as BlueCross BlueShield, the Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, Thomson Reuters, U.S. News & World Report, Consumer Reports and more. With more than 6,000 employees, Roper St. Francis Healthcare is Charleston’s largest private employer, and the system consistently scores in the superior category for patient and physician satisfaction.
What you'll do
- The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients and preparing specimens for lab testing. Additional duties include clerical tasks such as order entry, result look-up, and answering calls.
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