Job Description

The phlebotomist’s primary responsibility is the collection, labeling, and preparation of blood, urine, and other patient specimens for laboratory testing. Responsible for the maintenance of all applicable logs, the filing of reports, and the assembling of the appropriate lab report. The phlebotomist also ensures that all reference lab samples are collected and processed appropriately and assists lab or nursing employees in patient care within limits and under clinic supervision. The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collects blood and other laboratory samples for diagnostic procedures consistent with existing CareSouth Carolina procedures.  
• Performs & documents all quality control checks on each test and/or reagent per manufacturer, CareSouth Carolina procedure, and other relevant guidelines.
• Performs periodic maintenance checks for all CSC lab equipment following manufacturer guidelines and CareSouth Carolina procedures, and other relevant guidelines.  
• Collaborates with clinical and other staff to achieve improved patient care & outcomes during the medical visit. This collaboration with other staff will strive to improve the patient’s experience by providing high-quality and patient-centered care.   
• Document the results of tests and all other laboratory data in an accurate, complete, and timely manner in ECW and all laboratory logs per CareSouth Carolina procedures and other relevant standards.
• Ensure that two unique patient identifiers appear on all laboratory orders per CareSouth Carolina procedures.  
• Actively participates and is involved in quality projects, develops PDSAs, and is an employee that promotes change concepts within their position and with other positions as a team member at CSC.
• Infection control: Assures universal precautions are understood and always followed, including good hand washing and gloving practices.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position.  

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Experience preferred
• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program
• ASCP certification is preferred but not required
• CPR/BLS certification required

Location

Bennettsville, SC

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location

Chesterfield, SC

Hours

Monday-Friday, Full-Time, 40 Hours, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all. We seek to have a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.