Tidelands Health·Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining and preparing specimens for analysis, including venipuncture and capillary draws. They also perform screening tests, EKGs, and maintain accurate patient identification and infection control protocols.
Night - 8 hour shift (United States of America)
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A Brief Overview The Phlebotomist will obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and perform various screening tests.
What you will do
Performs order entry and medical necessity screening for Medicare patients.
Performs specimen collection, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and culture receipt. Accessions specimens.
Demonstrates proper infection control.
Demonstrates proper patient identification.
Performs proper and prompt specimen transport.
Performs proper drug screen collection and processing.
Performs EKGs and may perform CLIA waived and moderately complex testing if assigned.
Answers lab phones and responds to questions.
Actively participates in lab process improvement project.
Physical Demand Light Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid Phlebotomy Technician certification. Experience in a clinical setting is required, along with the ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Phlebotomist openings in South Carolina are often driven by steady patient testing needs in hospitals, clinics, and labs, so employers tend to look for candidates who can work efficiently and accurately in busy settings. This role is competitive when applicants bring CPT certification, prior phlebotomy experience, and the physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to confirm fit and save research time.