Phlebotomist, Acute, PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Gym membership

Job summary

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is seeking a detail-oriented Phlebotomist for a per diem role. You will perform venipuncture, specimen collection, and processing while maintaining accuracy and compassionate patient care.

You will help with order entry, chain-of-custody testing, and maintain essential phlebotomy supplies in a fast-paced clinical laboratory. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, ASCP or NHA certification preferred, formal phlebotomy training, and BLS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification from ASCP or NHA is preferred.
• Formal Phlebotomy training is preferred.
• An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Review provider orders, register patients, and enter lab orders accurately.
• Collect blood samples via venipuncture and finger/heel sticks per policy.
• Label specimens with identifiers and ensure proper handling for routing.
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screens and breath alcohol testing as needed.
• Maintain supply levels and participate in education and quality initiatives.
• Assist with order entry and provide excellent patient and provider service.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ASCP or NHA certification

Formal Phlebotomy training

Nationally accredited Phlebotomy course

BLS

Job description

PRN | As Needed

Your experience matters

Saint Mary's Regional Health System 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.

We're seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Phlebotomist to support our busy clinical laboratory. In this role, you'll perform venipuncture and specimen collection, process and route samples, assist with order entry, and provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare providers. You'll also complete chain-of-custody collections, breath alcohol testing, and help maintain essential phlebotomy supplies.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively, and can work independently while maintaining accuracy and compassion. You'll interact with patients across all age groups and play a key role in ensuring high-quality laboratory results.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your skills in a supportive clinical setting, we'd love to meet you.

What we're looking for

• High School Diploma or equivalent; required
• Certification from ASCP or NHA; preferred
• Formal Phlebotomy training; preferred
• An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy; preferred
• BLS

How you'll contribute

• Review provider orders, quick register patients when needed, and enter accurate laboratory orders based on requisitions.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers and collect blood (venipuncture, finger/heel sticks) and other specimens (urine, throat, nasal) according to policy.
• Label all specimens with required identifiers, date/time, and collector initials; ensure proper handling, integrity, and routing to internal departments or reference labs.
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screens and breath alcohol testing; coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring draws with nursing to align dose and collection times.
• Resolve unclear or unusual test orders by communicating with providers, nursing, pathology, or reference labs, escalating unresolved issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain supply par levels and weekly inventory, participate in performance improvement and required education, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement:

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary's Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.