Phlebotomist Full time 8:30 am – 5:00 pm some holidays rotating weekends

About the role

The Phlebotomist obtains blood/specimen samples and performs various screening tests. Collects venous, capillary and micro specimens from patients; prepares and transports specimens and test requests to appropriate laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Performs venous, capillary, puncture and micro-sticks on inpatients and outpatients using proper techniques to prevent nerve damage, blood clots or serious bleeding.
• Visits patient’s bedside to collect blood specimens.
• Calms and reassures patients who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen withdrawn; explains to patient why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation.
• Verifies patient’s identification and labels on specimen according to policy.
• Transports specimens and test requests to appropriate laboratories.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age‑specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience blood collection/phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved Lab Liaison Technician or Phlebotomy Technician training program.
• Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental and vision insurance.
• For more information, contact Mechelle at medickerson@regionalonehealth.org.

Schedule

Full‑time, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with some holidays and rotating weekends.

Location: 877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103.