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Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals.  Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

This role will float between Emory Healthcare locations during the day shift. The primary responsibilities of this float Phlebotomist are to collect, label, and transport patient specimens for testing in a timely manner including routine and advanced venipuncture.

• Must be knowledgeable of procedures and operations at various locations and show flexibility in the schedules they can work. 

Clinic Based: May review test requisitions and order tests appropriately following up on all tests with incomplete information or questionable test orders; provide patients and outreach clients instruction as necessary regarding non-blood specimen collections; may maintain standing order files and schedule/ arrive lab appointments; prepare and triages specimens to the proper testing facility and obtains waivers for Medicare coverage when applicable.

Hospital Based: Will maintain and utilize computerized WOW carts insuring adequately charged and operational; adheres to patient isolation procedures as required to ensure a safe work environment and must maintain phone availability for emergent collections. In addition, will interact with clinical staff on unit to maintain computerized records, resolve, and troubleshoots outstanding specimen/collections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prefer 2 years relevant phlebotomy experience with Phlebotomy certificate preferred.
• Must be willing to work at various locations and shifts.
• Should have reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills with ability to type minimum 35 words per minute required for Clinic based positions and preferred for Hospital based; basic medical terminology and customer service skills expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.