Phlebotomist

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas; Gallatin (TN); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Phlebotomist to join a dedicated laboratory team. You will collect specimens, interact with patients and staff, and follow all safety and procedural guidelines to ensure accurate testing and patient comfort.

The role emphasizes teamwork, precise specimen collection, and adherence to Standard Precautions. A high school diploma and approved phlebotomy training are preferred, with BLS to be obtained within 30

Formación

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy is preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with laboratory staff on collection, receipt, and processing of specimens in inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations.
• Interact with patients, physicians, nurses, and hospital staff in a courteous, professional manner.
• Ensure proper collection of specimens following laboratory procedures and patient comfort.
• Follow hospital guidelines for Standard Precautions (PPE, gloves, hand hygiene).
• Identify patients using two identifiers and label specimens correctly.
• Select appropriate collection supplies and devices for venipuncture, arterial, or capillary punctures per procedures.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training course (nationally accredited)

Phlebotomy certification

Descripción del empleo

Your Experience Matters

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to

Job Title:

Phlebotomist

Schedule: Full Time (days)

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Our laboratory plays a crucial role in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic testing and analyses. We're a team of dedicated professionals who are essential partners in detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring various diseases and conditions.

How You'll Contribute

A Phlebotomist who excels in this role:

• Must work closely with all laboratory staff regarding collection, receipt, and processing of specimens in the inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations.
• Courteous and professional interaction with our patients, physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel using our CARING values.
• Responsible for the proper collection of specimens in a manner consistent with Laboratory procedures, safe practices, and patient comfort.
• Follows all hospital guidelines regarding Standard Precautions (ex. PPE, gloving, hand washing, etc.)
• Must identify patients using two patient identifiers and label specimens accurately.
• Selects the appropriate specimen collection supplies/devices (ex. tubes, proper additives, etc. in order to perform venipuncture, arterial puncture, and capillary puncture according to the Laboratory's Phlebotomy/Specimen Collection procedure manual.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred;
• An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy is preferred
• Licenses: Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) to be obtained within 30 days of hire

More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center that has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.