Specimen Processor/Phlebotomist

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area's only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.

We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.


Responsibilities

• Will work as Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor while performing phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary methods from all age groups. Provides direction/education for the collection of urine, stool, and other laboratory specimens. Processes and prepare lab specimens for transport to the testing lab.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program, Medical Assisting Program, or a minimum of 6 months full time experience in phlebotomy required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.