Phlebotomist - Flexible Shifts, Growth & Benefits

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis​

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and professional

401(k) retirement with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. through UP Health System Portage in Hancock, MI invites applications for a Phlebotomist. This PRN role supports the General Laboratory with varied shifts, performing blood collection and specimen handling, patient identification, and coordination with nursing for drug monitoring.

The position emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to policy while contributing to community health and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• BLS/BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review providers' orders, quick-register patients when needed, and place appropriate lab orders per the provider's requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to collection.
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens as ordered.
• Label specimens with two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling.
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
• Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections in collaboration with nursing.
• Process and route specimens to the correct lab departments or reference laboratories.
• Maintain par levels of collection supplies; complete weekly departmental inventories.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and required education; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Inc. through UP Health System Portage in Hancock, MI invites applications for a Phlebotomist. This PRN role supports the General Laboratory with varied shifts, performing blood collection and specimen handling, patient identification, and coordination with nursing for drug monitoring.

The position emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to policy while contributing to community health and patient care excellence.