Phlebotomist

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Poplar Bluff (MO); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health coverage

401(k)

Student loan support

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Resumo da oferta

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and specimen handling in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role emphasizes accurate patient identification, timely collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards to ensure quality laboratory testing.

You will interact with patients, staff, and physicians, maintaining professional communication and providing assurance during procedures while maintaining cleanliness and compliance

Qualificações

• 0-2 years phlebotomy experience required.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform blood collection techniques across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Strong written and verbal communication with patients, staff and physicians.

Responsabilidades

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection per policy to ensure timely specimen collection.
• Ensures patient identification using two identifiers and proper labeling.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the lab while maintaining integrity and safety.
• Explains procedures and provides reassurance to patients to ensure a positive experience.
• Maintains equipment and workspace per safety and infection control standards.
• Documents patient and specimen information accurately in the lab system.

Conhecimentos

Blood collection

Safety protocols

Infection control

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Shift: Full Time Days, Monday-Friday, 8/hr shift

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection of blood specimens to support accurate laboratory testing for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This role ensures positive patient identification, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Phlebotomist provides exceptional patient care by maintaining professionalism and demonstrating effective communication during interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform blood collection techniques successfully across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Understanding of standards for patient identification, specimen handling, and lab testing requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to multitask, remain calm in stressful situations, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in distinguishing sample types and understanding order-of-draw requirements for lab testing.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.