Inpatient Phlebotomist

Rosaires Care; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to perform accurate venipuncture and capillary collections for hospitalized patients. You will verify patient identity, ensure proper labeling, and deliver specimens to the laboratory with urgency for STAT orders.

The role requires meticulous technique and a compassionate patient approach in a busy inpatient setting. We value teamwork with nursing staff and providers, strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols, and precise

Qualifications

• Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary collection.
• Strong attention to identification, labeling, and specimen integrity.
• Ability to follow clinical protocols and maintain a safe, respectful patient approach.
• Comfort working in a collaborative inpatient care environment.
• Reliable documentation in an electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and obtain specimens using correct collection techniques.
• Label specimens accurately and ensure appropriate handling for laboratory processing.
• Deliver specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner, prioritizing STAT orders.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and providers to support routine and urgent lab requirements.
• Follow infection control, safety, and specimen-handling protocols.
• Document collection activities and related information in the EHR.

Skills

Venipuncture proficiency

Attention to detail

Protocol adherence

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Tools

EHR software

Job description

—Performs accurate venipuncture and capillary specimen collections for hospitalized patients.

Key Duties

• Verify patient identity and obtain specimens using correct collection techniques.
• Label specimens accurately and ensure appropriate handling for laboratory processing.
• Deliver specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner, prioritizing STAT orders.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and providers to support routine and urgent lab requirements.
• Follow infection control, safety, and specimen-handling protocols.
• Document collection activities and related information in the EHR.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary collection.
• Strong attention to detail for identification, labeling, and specimen integrity.
• Ability to follow clinical protocols and maintain a safe, respectful patient approach.
• Comfort working in a collaborative inpatient care environment.
• Reliable documentation skills in an electronic health record.