Lab Support Tech- PRN Sumter

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Americus, GA is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to perform adult and pediatric specimen collection, venipuncture, and blood culture collection. You will order tests in the LIS, prepare requisitions, answer calls, and provide customer service per hospital policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with hospital phlebotomy experience preferred. Training new staff and ensuring proper specimen handling are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Certifications/licensure: Not Applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collect chain of custody specimens for drug screens and breath alcohol testing.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Receive and accession specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Document information accurately in required systems.
• Answer calls for test results and specimen requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform routine clerical duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Number: 34882 Location: Sumter Campus Street Address: 126 US-280 City, State: Americus, Georgia Zip Code: 31719 Department: PSMC LABORATORY Shift: Variable Job Type: PRN/Per Diem Posted Date: 2026-08-20

Job Summary

Performs specimen collection on adult and pediatric patients including venous, capillary, and blood culture samples. Orders laboratory tests in the laboratory information system, processes, files requisitions, answers telephone, general clerical duties, and customer service. Performs legal drug testing collection and breath alcohol testing, as needed. Trains new employees and phlebotomy students, as needed. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)


• Work Experience 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)


• Licenses and Certifications Required Certifications/Licensures: Not Applicable

Essential Functions

• DOCUMENTATION: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.

Drug Screening & Breath Alcohol Collection / Courier Pickup

• Collect chain of custody specimens for drug screen and breath alcohol testing, using required collection and identification protocols.


• Ensures that specimen type is suitable for the requested test.


• As needed, act as courier to pick up and deliver outreach specimens.


• Requires minimum age and current satisfactory MVR background check.


• Ensures correct specimen type and correct specimen temperature for transport.

Blood Collection

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.


• Correctly identifies patient using two identifiers.


• Utilizes bar code scanning device to ensure correct identification.


• Collects the proper tubes for each specimen, in the proper sequence.

Specimen Receipt

• Receive and accession specimens into laboratory/hospital computer system.


• Correctly documents the receipt of each specimen in the Laboratory Information System.

Laboratory Clerical Functions

• Answers phone calls for test results, specimen requirements and general information using the lab computer and other resources.


• Maintains patient confidentiality.


• Performs routine clerical duties as needed.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.


• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.


• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.


• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).


• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.


• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.


• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.


• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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About Phoebe Putney Health System

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.