Night Phlebotomist - Join a Team with Great Benefits

Community Health Systems; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay & benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

The Phlebotomist - Nights at Community Health Systems performs venipuncture and specimen collection with accuracy and compassion, supporting timely lab testing. Responsibilities include patient identification, proper labeling, and transport of specimens while following safety and regulatory standards.

This role requires 0-2 years phlebotomy experience, strong communication, and the ability to work nights Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform blood collection techniques across all age groups.
• Understanding of patient identification, specimen handling, and lab testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection to ensure accurate specimen collection.
• Ensures positive patient identification and proper labeling at the bedside.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens following safety protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients to ensure a positive experience.
• Maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace per safety standards.
• Documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system.
• Collects timed specimens and resolves specimen issues as needed.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to clarify orders and communicate specimen status.
• Adheres to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Safety protocols

Patient communication

Job description

The Phlebotomist - Nights at Community Health Systems performs venipuncture and specimen collection with accuracy and compassion, supporting timely lab testing. Responsibilities include patient identification, proper labeling, and transport of specimens while following safety and regulatory standards.

This role requires 0-2 years phlebotomy experience, strong communication, and the ability to work nights Monday through Friday.