The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) of Duke Health is the world-class, multi-specialty physician practice comprised of 140 clinics located throughout North Carolina. The PDC recruits the top physicians and employees and retains them by offering competitive salaries and benefits and a supportive work environment where passion and purpose connect.

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We are seeking a Phlebotomist for Duke Eye Center located at 2351 Erwin Rd in Durham NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct care to patients.

WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY IF:

• You are compassionate, have top notch interpersonal skills and are able to maintain calm when assisting patients in need of care.
• You are detail oriented, conscientious and take pride in ensuring accuracy in your work.
• You are collaborative and excited to be part of a care team.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture, techniques using standard equipment to include vaccutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles.
• Provide technical training to Medical Technology students and other clinical staff assigned to work area.
• Confer with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation.
• Utilize standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification; record appropriate collection information on proper requisitions.
• Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Centrifuge, label and store blood samples for subsequent analysis by Clinical Laboratory staff.
• Maintain inventory of supplies; reorder as required; stock supplies.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Work requires an educational background generally equivalent to a high school education.
• Certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally *recognized board/agency and eligibility or completion of the Duke University Phlebotomy certification program is also required.
• BLS (provided during orientation if not already certified)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures, safety precautions and age specific competencies.
• Knowledge of daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge posting and order entry.
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certain jobs in the Private Diagnostic Clinic 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.

The Private Diagnostic Clinic is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The PDC 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

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description