Compassionate Phlebotomist — Patient-Focused Blood Draws

Acadia Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a compassionate phlebotomist to draw blood for laboratory testing, verify patient identity, and ensure proper labeling of samples.

You will enter patient information into the database, prepare and maintain needles, tubes and vials, and keep work areas clean and sanitary.

A positive, empathetic attitude is essential, as patient safety is the top priority and experience in behavioral healthcare is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience in behavioral healthcare setting preferred with knowledge of patient populations served.
• Professional certification not specified; CPR and de-escalation training may be required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from patients and blood donors.
• Verify patient/donor identity to ensure proper labeling of the blood sample.
• Label the drawn blood for testing and processing.
• Enter patient information into database.
• Assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes and blood vials.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitary.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers at all times; prioritize patient safety.

Skills

Blood draw

Patient identification

Sample labeling

Data entry

Equipment handling

Sanitation

Customer empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Needles and blood collection tubes

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a compassionate phlebotomist to draw blood for laboratory testing, verify patient identity, and ensure proper labeling of samples.

You will enter patient information into the database, prepare and maintain needles, tubes and vials, and keep work areas clean and sanitary.

A positive, empathetic attitude is essential, as patient safety is the top priority and experience in behavioral healthcare is preferred.