Phlebotomist- FT

Lifepoint Health®; Roaring Spring (Blair County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Financial protection & PTO

Career growth opportunities

Employee well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist in Roaring Spring. The role involves performing venipuncture, managing specimen collections, and ensuring proper handling of samples. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferred phlebotomy certification. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, financial protection, and opportunities for career growth. Candidates must have strong critical thinking abilities and effective communication skills. For inquiries, please contact our recruiter via email.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification required (if applicable by facility policy).
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection/processing.
• Maintain par levels of collection supplies and complete weekly departmental inventories.
• Verify patient identity prior to collection.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Effective English communication

Ability to work with minimal supervision under stress

Education

High School diploma preferred

Job description

Phlebotomist - FT

Phlebotomist - FT at Lifepoint Health®

About Us

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state‑of‑the‑art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader, our personnel deliver the highest quality of care for patients.

How You'll Contribute

Performs venipuncture and specimen collection/processing; completes chain‑of‑custody collections and breath alcohol testing as required; supports order entry and related clerical workflows; answers laboratory phones and provides customer service; assists with inventory of phlebotomy supplies. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• 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 at least 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 to align dose and draw time.
• Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved items to the supervisor.
• Process and route specimens to the correct internal lab departments or reference laboratories according to policy.
• Maintain par levels of collection supplies, complete weekly departmental inventories.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and required education; perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: Occupational exposure may be present for all employees in this role.
Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, keyboard entry, and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional kneeling, squatting, pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.; rare climbing/running and higher weight pushes/pulls or lifts. Vision near/far and depth perception are frequent/constant, color distinction frequent.
Environmental Exposures: Frequent contact with blood/bodily fluids; occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, communicable diseases/pathogens, dust, gases/vapors/fumes, hazardous chemicals/medications; latex exposure occasional.

What You Will Need

• Education: High School diploma preferred.
• License/Certification: Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Certifications: BCLS required (if applicable by facility policy).
• Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision under stress; rapid learning and use of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

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:

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with 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.

Connect with our Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by email [e-mail].

EEO Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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.