Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Inpatient Phlebotomy - Second Shift

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation is recommended.
Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified case by case at the discretion of the CLIA director if the employee meets the minimal CLIA requirements for the tasks performed.
For Clinical Technician I, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience is accepted; one year of previous clinical laboratory experience is preferred.
For Clinical Technician II, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience is accepted. Candidates must have at least two years of experience as a Clinical Technician I or certification as a Phlebotomist and achieve the required competency level for specified job responsibilities.
For Clinical Technician I assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency or board is recommended. Basic Life Support certification is preferred. Accepted certification options include the National Healthcare Association Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences, National Phlebotomy Association, American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, National Phlebotomy Certification Examination, American Medical Technologists, or another national certification approved by Clinical Labs Leadership.
For Clinical Technician II assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board or agency may be required. Basic Life Support certification is preferred. Accepted certification options include the National Healthcare Association Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences, National Phlebotomy Association, American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, National Phlebotomy Certification Examination, National Phlebotomy Solutions, or another national certification approved by Clinical Labs leadership.
Basic phlebotomy and specimen-processing techniques are required, as are basic computer skills and effective professional communication skills for interacting with patients and customers.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized technical procedures involved in procurement, processing, and evaluation of patient specimens for diagnosis and treatment.
Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures, including cytogenetics, general laboratory testing, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without a microscope, phlebotomy, and specimen management.
Measure total urine volume, perform aliquoting, distribute urine specimens, and label aliquot containers correctly.
Communicate courteously with patients, families, and medical personnel to recognize problems, initiate resolution, and escalate issues when necessary; obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
Use standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification, maintain clinical laboratory records, register and accession patients and specimens, and perform order entry as required.
Perform quality-control, safety, and infection-control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Receive and process specimens according to laboratory-area procedures and protocols, including receiving specimens into the laboratory using Beaker.
Positively identify patient specimens, verify laboratory labels and requisitions and the validity of orders, and sort specimens correctly.
Distribute specimens, supplies, and reports to appropriate laboratory staff and perform messenger or courier activities as required.
Maintain supplies inventory; stock carts and hand trays; and wash glassware.
Use hospital information systems and software.
Assist with maintenance of specimens and slides, perform routine maintenance required by laboratory procedures, and assist with word processing, office tasks, and office records.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
One year of previous clinical laboratory experience is preferred for Clinical Technician I.

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories

Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.

*** This Position is Eligible for a Lump Sum of $3,000 Relocation and $2,500 Commitment Bonus ***

Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital

Work Week: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm

General Description

Perform a variety of the technical procedures involved in the procurement, processing, and evaluation of patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease; teach and perform routine clerical and technical procedures including specimen collection, and responsible for the delivery of supplies and procurement of specimens from physicians’ offices, clinical specimen preparation and processing for analysis and dispatch, patient registration and order entry; and serve as hospital laboratory representative and liaison with outside clients.

Job Duties

Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including, but not limited to, 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. Properly label aliquot containers.
Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel as necessary for problem recognition and initiation of the resolution and, if necessary, escalation to the next level. Obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation.
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.

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 (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) 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 plus 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 [PBT(ASCP)], 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 [PBT(ASCP)], 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.
• Effective professional communication skills to interact with patients/ customers.

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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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.

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