Phlebotomist

How You'll Contribute

• Review providers' orders, quick-register patients when needed, and place appropriate lab orders per the provider's requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to collection.
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens as ordered.
• Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling.
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
• Collapse coordination therapeutic drug-monitoring collections in collaboration with nursing to align dose and draw time.
• Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved items to the supervisor.
• Process and route specimens to the correct internal lab departments or reference laboratories according to policy.
• Maintain par levels of collection supplies; complete weekly departmental inventories.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and required education; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma preferred.
• Certification: Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Certifications: BCLS required.

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Decisive judgment
• Able to work with minimal supervision under stress
• Rapid learning and use of multiple software systems
• Effective English communication (read/write/speak)
• Able to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire

About the Role

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.