Compassionate Phlebotomist: Patient Care & Lab Support

Down East Community Hospital; Maine; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Down East Community Hospital specializes in comprehensive laboratory services in Maine. The Phlebotomist collects blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients using age-appropriate protocols and assists with POCT and clerical duties to ensure accurate testing and timely results.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and completion of an accredited phlebotomy program; phlebotomy certification is preferred, along with strong customer service skills and hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Accredited phlebotomy program completion preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Hospital experience and medical terminology knowledge valued.
• Excellent customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomies (arterial, capillary, venous) per age-specific criteria.
• Receive, label, and process specimens per protocols.
• Assist in CLIA-waived tests and POCT coordination.
• Provide clerical support and communicate critical results to care teams.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Medical terminology

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy program graduate

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Down East Community Hospital specializes in comprehensive laboratory services in Maine. The Phlebotomist collects blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients using age-appropriate protocols and assists with POCT and clerical duties to ensure accurate testing and timely results.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and completion of an accredited phlebotomy program; phlebotomy certification is preferred, along with strong customer service skills and hospital experience.