Compassionate Phlebotomist: Precise Blood Collection

Community Health Systems; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Phlebotomist to accurately collect blood specimens, ensuring patient ID accuracy and compliance with safety standards. You will label samples, transport them promptly, and maintain equipment with a focus on patient comfort and communication.

The role requires 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience, strong infection control knowledge, and teamwork across the healthcare staff to support timely lab testing and patient care.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and infection control.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and capillary collection across age groups.
• Strong communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection per policies to ensure accuracy.
• Ensures positive patient identification using two identifiers and proper labeling.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens with sample integrity and safety.
• Explains procedures to patients and provides reassurance and information.
• Maintains equipment and workspace following safety protocols.
• Accurately documents patient and specimen information in the lab system.
• Collects timed specimens as ordered and prioritizes tasks.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to resolve collection issues and communicate status.
• Adheres to all safety and regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient identification

Infection control

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Phlebotomist to accurately collect blood specimens, ensuring patient ID accuracy and compliance with safety standards. You will label samples, transport them promptly, and maintain equipment with a focus on patient comfort and communication.

The role requires 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience, strong infection control knowledge, and teamwork across the healthcare staff to support timely lab testing and patient care.