Phlebotomist
Location: Columbia, SC
Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level: Certification
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting multiple Phlebotomists to provide lab support and blood draw services for the Veterans Healthcare System in Columbia, SC. A phlebotomist performs the essential task of drawing blood from patients for medical or laboratory testing, transfusions, donations, or research purposes. They are responsible for ensuring patient comfort, maintaining sample integrity, and accurately labeling and documenting samples for proper identification and processing. The care would be given at the Columbia VA, a state-of-the-art health care facility; and the standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding all currently recognized national standards.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture: Perform venipuncture (drawing blood from veins) and capillary puncture (drawing blood from fingertips or heels) using appropriate techniques.
- Patient Interaction: Interact with patients in a courteous and professional manner, explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure cooperation.
- Sample Collection: Collect blood samples from patients according to established protocols, ensuring correct patient identification and sample labeling to prevent errors.
- Specimen Handling: Properly handle blood samples to maintain sample integrity, including labeling, storing, and transporting specimens as required.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and operational efficiency of phlebotomy equipment, including needles, tubes, and specimen containers.
- Documentation: Record patient information, test results, and other pertinent data accurately and promptly in electronic or paper medical records systems.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent (some positions may require post-secondary education or certification).
- Certification or licensure as a phlebotomist.
Qualifications:
- Needs 24 months of experience
- BLS Cert
