Night Phlebotomist: Precise Care & Timely Draws

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phlebotomist at Community Health Systems, Inc. performs venipuncture and capillary draws to support accurate laboratory testing, while ensuring patient safety, proper identification, and professional communication with patients and staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will maintain equipment, document specimens, transport samples, and support regulatory compliance, with focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform blood collection techniques across age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Understanding of patient identification standards, specimen handling and lab testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection (finger and heel sticks) in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.
• Ensures positive patient identification by using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens at the patient’s bedside to prevent errors.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity and adhering to safety protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients, providing reassurance and addressing concerns to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace in compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Accurately documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collects timed specimens as ordered, prioritizing and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.
• Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including addressing rejections and recollecting samples when necessary.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to clarify orders, resolve collection challenges, and communicate specimen status.
• Adheres to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements and follows Laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Job description

The Phlebotomist at Community Health Systems, Inc. performs venipuncture and capillary draws to support accurate laboratory testing, while ensuring patient safety, proper identification, and professional communication with patients and staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will maintain equipment, document specimens, transport samples, and support regulatory compliance, with focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compassionate patient care.