Phlebotomist

Summit BHC West Virginia, LLC; Eagle (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle View Behavioral Health is hiring a Phlebotomist to perform routine blood draws on-site at our facility. The role requires accurate labeling, prompt reporting of results, and careful handling of specimens in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, documenting draws, and ensuring patient comfort while following departmental procedures. CPR/de-escalation training is preferred, with state requirements varying by location.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; associates degree preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certifications preferred or required by state.
• Behavioral healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and maintains phlebotomy equipment and supplies.
• Collects patient samples with minimal discomfort and ensures proper labeling.
• Records and tracks phlebotomy requisitions and results.
• Verifies patient identity before venipuncture and documents details.
• Maintains clean work areas and safe disposal of sharps.
• Logs samples into the database and orders supplies as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Phlebotomist | Eagle View Behavioral Health | Bettendorf, Iowa

About the Job

Purpose Statement

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing routine blood drawing procedures including collecting, logging, processing, and reporting on all patient test specimens for analysis or other medical purposes. Ensures accuracy and promptness in reporting test results and maintenance of current lab documentation. This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

Roles and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assembles and maintains equipment such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests and procedures.


• Collects patient samples timely with minimal discomfort to the patient and samples are packaged correctly for safe transport.


• Records phlebotomy requisitions.


• Identifies the patient by comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed to ensure proper labeling of the blood sample for testing and processing.


• Documents information related to samples/tubes drawn, collection date and times correctly and in accordance with departmental policy.


• Disposes all sharp instruments in rigid sharp container.


• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Keeps work areas clean and sanitary.


• Orders supplies as needed.


• Removes all phlebotomy supplies from unit/patient’s room.


• Enters patient information into database.


• Assembles and maintains medical instruments such as needles, test tubes and blood vials.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.


• Previous experience in behavioral healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Professional certification preferred or required in some states.


• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).


• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why Eagle View Behavioral Health?

Eagle View Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Eagle View Behavioral Health is an EOE.