Phlebotomist

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off

Essential Functions

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection (finger and heel sticks) in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.
• Ensures positive patient identification by using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens at the patient’s bedside to prevent errors.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity and adhering to safety protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients, providing reassurance and addressing concerns to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace in compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Accurately documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collects timed specimens as ordered, prioritizing and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.
• Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including addressing rejections and recollecting samples when necessary.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to clarify orders, resolve collection challenges, and communicate specimen status.
• Adheres to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements and follows Laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience required
• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols
• Ability to perform blood collection techniques successfully across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics)
• Understanding of standards for patient identification, specimen handling, and lab testing requirements
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and physicians
• Ability to multitask, remain calm in stressful situations, and adapt to a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in distinguishing sample types and understanding order-of-draw requirements for lab testing
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation