Phlebotomist/Lab Technician (Part-Time)
FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK INC·Walterboro, South Carolina
FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK INC·Walterboro, South Carolina
Responsible for collecting, labeling, and preparing blood specimens while maintaining specimen integrity through aseptic techniques. Performs screening procedures, monitors glucose levels, and ensures accurate documentation and reporting of results.
Description Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Included but not limited to the following); Responsible for the collection, labeling and preparation of blood specimens for patient testing.
Responsible for the maintenance of all applicable logs, the filing of reports and assembling of the appropriate chart with appropriate lab report.
Assists lab or nursing staff in the care of patients within limits and under clinic nurse supervision.
Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time.
Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
Monitors glucose levels by performing glucose tests; recording results; reporting results to provider.
Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.
Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
Attends and participates in department, site and agency-wide meetings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Must be computer literate and be able to operate Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Must possess good knowledge of office practices Customer service oriented, organized, and diligent Knowledge of medical terminology Must have excellent grammar usage Demonstrates problem solving skills Ability to work effectively and consistently with limited direct supervision Ability to communicate well with staff, physicians and general public Exhibits commitment to effective problem solving techniques when issues arise. Good organizational and strong communication skills with the ability to interact with a variety of persons Understanding, courteous, and professional at all times in contacts with patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff. Dependable/ must have flexible work schedule Neat and friendly appearance
Market context
Phlebotomist and lab technician openings in South Carolina are often tied to outpatient clinics, physician offices, and pediatric settings, where dependable specimen collection and basic lab support are needed. This role is competitive because employers look for accredited training, at least one year of clinical experience, pediatric comfort, waived testing experience, and Microsoft Office skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with pediatric patients and waived lab testing before applying.
