Phlebotomist (Full-time, Monday - Friday, 12:00pm-8:30pm)

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupNWA in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our hospital-based Laboratory team. You will collect blood and other specimens, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and transport to the laboratory in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, dermal skin collections, specimen documentation, and adherence to HIPAA and infection control guidelines. Prior hospital or phlebotomy experience is preferred; education requires a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Strong patient interaction and attention to detail.
• Able to follow labeling and transport procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the phlebotomy area.

Responsibilities

• Greet and properly identify patients.
• Perform venipuncture and dermal collections; collect blood cultures as needed.
• Label specimens according to protocol and prepare for transport to the lab.
• Troubleshoot phlebotomy equipment and assist with processing.
• Document specimen details in the laboratory information system.
• Comply with HIPAA, safety and infection control guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Education LevelHigh School Diploma or GEDOur mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the;;;; and. The role of the Phlebotomist reports to the Laboratory Supervisor. This position is responsible for ensuring the proper collection, labeling, and transporting of blood and other patient specimens. This position interacts closely with laboratory staff, patients, nursing, and medical personnel in the collection of specimens.* Ensure patient is greeted and properly identified using the proper identifiers* Perform proper venipuncture procedures and dermal skin specimen collections, therapeutic phlebotomy, and collect blood cultures utilizing aseptic technique* Adhere to proper labelling requirements for blood banking purposes* Prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory* Assist with troubleshooting phlebotomy equipment* Document specimen related information in the laboratory information system* Clean and maintain phlebotomy equipment and reports issues to leadership, as needed* Assist with specimen processing and distribution to different laboratory departments* Comply with HIPAA and accreditation agency rules and regulations* Follow safety and infection control guidelines* Communicate effectively with internal and external customers* Assist with other duties, as assigned**Education:** High school diploma or GED**Experience: P**revious experience in an acute hospital setting or phlebotomy role, preferred.