Inpatient Phlebotomy - First Shift Weekend Option
Duke University Health System, Raleigh, NC, United States
Clinical Technician I
Location
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Work Week
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6:30am-7pm
General Description
Perform a variety of technical procedures involved in the procurement, processing, and evaluation of patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsibilities include specimen collection, clerical procedures, order entry, supply delivery, and liaison duties with outside clients.
Job Duties
Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without a microscope, phlebotomy, and specimen management.
Obtain total volume, perform aliquot and distribute all urine specimens.
Properly determine urine volume and label aliquot containers.
Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, families, and medical personnel for problem recognition and resolution, and if necessary, escalation.
Utilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of all clinical laboratory records, register/accession patients/specimens, and perform order entry as required.
Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
Receive specimens into the laboratory using Beaker.
Positively ID all patient specimens and verify all laboratory labels/requisitions, ensuring a valid order; properly sort all specimens.
Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required.
Maintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.
Utilize various hospital information systems and software.
Assist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides.
Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and maintaining office records.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
*This Position is Eligible for a Lump Sum of $3,000 Relocation and $2,500 Commitment Bonus ***
Required Qualifications At This Level
Education
High School diploma or GED. For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation are recommended.
Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by‑case basis at the discretion of the CLIA director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.
Experience
Clinical Technician I
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. One year of previous clinical lab experience is preferred.
Clinical Technician II
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Tech I or Certification as a Phlebotomist and achieve the required competency level for specified job responsibilities.
Degrees, Licensure, And Or Certification
Clinical Technician I
For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board is recommended.
Certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
National Healthcare Association (NHA) – Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Phlebotomy Technician Examination (PBTASCP), International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs Leadership.
Clinical Technician II
For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required.
Certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
National Healthcare Association (NHA) – Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Phlebotomy Technician Examination (PBTASCP), International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.
Knowledge of medical terms preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Effective communication skills.
Professional communication skills to interact with patients and customers.
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Duke 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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Location
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Work Week
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6:30am-7pm
General Description
Perform a variety of technical procedures involved in the procurement, processing, and evaluation of patient specimens for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsibilities include specimen collection, clerical procedures, order entry, supply delivery, and liaison duties with outside clients.
Job Duties
Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without a microscope, phlebotomy, and specimen management.
Obtain total volume, perform aliquot and distribute all urine specimens.
Properly determine urine volume and label aliquot containers.
Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, families, and medical personnel for problem recognition and resolution, and if necessary, escalation.
Utilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of all clinical laboratory records, register/accession patients/specimens, and perform order entry as required.
Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
Receive specimens into the laboratory using Beaker.
Positively ID all patient specimens and verify all laboratory labels/requisitions, ensuring a valid order; properly sort all specimens.
Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required.
Maintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.
Utilize various hospital information systems and software.
Assist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides.
Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and maintaining office records.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
*This Position is Eligible for a Lump Sum of $3,000 Relocation and $2,500 Commitment Bonus ***
Required Qualifications At This Level
Education
High School diploma or GED. For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation are recommended.
Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by‑case basis at the discretion of the CLIA director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.
Experience
Clinical Technician I
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. One year of previous clinical lab experience is preferred.
Clinical Technician II
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Tech I or Certification as a Phlebotomist and achieve the required competency level for specified job responsibilities.
Degrees, Licensure, And Or Certification
Clinical Technician I
For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board is recommended.
Certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
National Healthcare Association (NHA) – Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Phlebotomy Technician Examination (PBTASCP), International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs Leadership.
Clinical Technician II
For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required.
Certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
National Healthcare Association (NHA) – Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Phlebotomy Technician Examination (PBTASCP), International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.
Knowledge of medical terms preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Effective communication skills.
Professional communication skills to interact with patients and customers.
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Duke 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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