Phlebotomy Coordinator
Cape Fear Valley Health
Summary
Identifies patient, uses good technique to obtain specimen using venous or capillary methods, verifies and labels specimen prior to leaving patient. Prioritizes and transports specimens within stated TAT.
Job description
Summary
Identifies patient, uses good technique to obtain specimen using venous or capillary methods, verifies and labels specimen prior to leaving patient. Prioritizes and transports specimens within stated TAT.
Major Job Functions
- Provides direction and guidance for questions and or problems referred by a non-certified phlebotomist concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or difficult draws or related problems
- Performs accurate and appropriate collection and receipt of specimens in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
- Follows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood borne and airborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures.
- Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees
- When requested, performs duties required to cover in Phlebotomy Technical Specialist/Phlebotomy Coordinator's absence
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Phlebotomy certification through ASCP, AMT, NHA, ACA, NPCE or NCCT required
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
- Possess knowledge/skill of appropriate blood collection/handling techniques
- Moderate to heavy amounts of walking
- Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to speak plainly
- Near visual acuity, ability to discern colors
Company overview
Cape Fear Valley Health is a comprehensive regional healthcare system based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving southeastern North Carolina and surrounding regions. Established in 1956, it has grown to become North Carolina's 8th largest health system, operating as a private not-for-profit organization with 7,500 employees and over 1,000 physicians. The system encompasses eight hospitals with 988 total beds, including Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, and Harnett Health facilities. Annually, the system serves more than 1 million inpatient and outpatient visits across its network of over 150 locations. Cape Fear Valley Health specializes in cardiac care, cancer treatment, surgical services, neuroscience, pediatrics, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and behavioral health. The organization has earned numerous national recognitions including Healthgrades Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care, IBM Watson Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital, and The Leapfrog Group Grade-A for Patient Safety. With a mission to provide exceptional healthcare for all patients, the system emphasizes patient-centered care, innovation, and community service while maintaining multiple disease-specific certifications from The Joint Commission.