Phlebotomist Full Time Days

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist for full-time day shift in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on venipuncture, capillary punctures, and specimen collection with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Responsibilities include labeling and handling specimens, maintaining a clean and compliant lab area, and supporting departmental clerical tasks while working closely with the laboratory team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks and collect specimens.
• Label specimens and verify patient identification.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in the lab area.
• Assist with clerical duties and department tasks.
• Meet deadlines for stat, urgent, and routine collections.
• Under supervision, assist with training of new staff and interns.

Skills

Venipuncture technique

Skin puncture technique

Organization skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Phlebotomist Full Time DaysApply: Knoxville, TN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR103782# **BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB**Performs venipunctures and capillary sticks and collects specimens for laboratory procedures; assists with other duties in the laboratory and hospital that do not require licensure, as assigned.# **REPORTS TO*** Director—Laboratory# ***JOB REQUIREMENTS*****Supervisory Responsibilities:** No**Minimum Education:** High school diploma or GED preferred.**License/Certification Required:** None**Minimum Work Experience:** One year experience as a phlebotomist preferred# **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** organizational and communication skills required.* Displays poise and self confidence.* Has a working knowledge and experience with venipuncture and skin puncture techniques.* Knowledgeable about collection tubes, test requirements, and safety aspects of phlebotomy.* Is able to multi-task, handle stress appropriately and work in a fast-paced environment.* Works well with others and consistently displays a courteous professional attitude in all situations.# **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Correctness of specimens collected and labeled, clerical duties, QI, etc.* Maintains technical/clinical standards of work area.* Reliability and speed in collections, labeling, spec processing, deliveries, etc.* Quantity of quality specimens collected and correctly labeled per unit of time.* Meets deadlines for stat, urgent, routine, timed specimen collections* Maintains efficient work environment related to quality specs, timely collections, labeling, etc.* Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards.* Identifies patient by checking name and E number on patient armband.* Labels all specimen tubes following established procedure: Date and time of draw and phlebotomist initials.* Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures.* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.* Performs venipuncture using correct technique and with minimal discomfort to the patient.* Performs fingerstick procedures with correct technique and when unable to obtain specimen by venipuncture.* Foster and encourage principles of C/FCC to include: communication, education, orientation and implementation of C/FCC actions and projects.* Maintains productive work environment related to work habits, interruptions, etc.* Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at the hospital in the performance of phlebotomy duties.* Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.* Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested. Minimizes costs in supplies, time and training to collect and process specimens.* Minimizes costs in collections, repeat collections, QI, labeling, etc. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.# **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.* Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.*Come work where you can make a difference everyday.*