Phlebotomist

Baptist; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw blood samples for diagnostic testing in a clinical laboratory setting. The role involves venipuncture, sample transport, and reporting results to patient care areas.

Candidates should have completed an approved phlebotomy training program and possess basic computer literacy to document procedures. Effective communication in English is essential for clear information exchange and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly and effectively in English, in writing and speaking.
• Basic computer literacy is required to document procedures and results.
• Phlebotomy training from an approved program is required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers specimens, samples, or supplies and prepares them in a clinical lab.
• Uses venipuncture methods to collect blood samples and transports them to the lab.
• Evaluates patient identification to reduce pre-analytical errors.
• Tracks progress on samples and communicates results to patient areas.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment and documents performance.

Skills

Clear communication in English

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Education

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

The Phlebotomist draws blood samples to be used for diagnostic testing and transports samples to the appropriate laboratory. Provides updates to the patient areas on results of the tests. Performs appropriate CLIA waived routine tests or procedures in a clinical laboratory.

Job Responsibilities

• Gathers specimens, samples, or supplies and makes basic preparations in a clinical lab environment.
• Uses various venipuncture methods to collect patient blood samples and transports samples to the lab.
• Evaluates positive patient identification reducing pre-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcome.
• Tracks progress on samples and work orders and provides updates on results to patient areas.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on work areas and equipment and documents equipment performance accurately.

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Basic computer literacy skills.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Education

Desired Training

Training as acquired in an approved phlebotomy training program

Desired Experience

Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification