Phlebotomist (Full-time, Monday - Friday, 4:00am-12:30pm)

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Northwest Arkansas seeks a dedicated Phlebotomist to support the Laboratory team. You will ensure accurate collection, labeling, and transport of blood and other specimens, collaborating closely with nurses and physicians to optimize patient care.

The role requires venipuncture and dermal collections using aseptic technique, precise LIS documentation, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• National phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting or phlebotomy role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patient and identify using proper identifiers.
• Perform venipuncture and dermal collections with aseptic technique.
• Adhere to labeling requirements for specimens and prepare for transport.
• Document specimen information in the laboratory information system.
• Maintain and troubleshoot phlebotomy equipment; report issues.
• Comply with HIPAA and infection control guidelines; communicate with staff.

Skills

Venipuncture

Labelling

Specimen transport

Aseptic technique

Laboratory information system

HIPAA compliance

Safety and infection control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

National phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Organization Overview, Missions, Vision, and ValuesOur mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas 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 #1 hospital in Arkansas 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 Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.Position SummaryThe 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.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesEnsure patient is greeted and properly identified using the proper identifiersPerform proper venipuncture procedures and dermal skin specimen collections, therapeutic phlebotomy, and collect blood cultures utilizing aseptic techniqueAdhere to proper labelling requirements for blood banking purposesPrepare specimens for transport to the laboratoryAssist with troubleshooting phlebotomy equipmentDocument specimen related information in the laboratory information systemClean and maintain phlebotomy equipment and reports issues to leadership, as neededAssist with specimen processing and distribution to different laboratory departmentsComply with HIPAA and accreditation agency rules and regulationsFollow safety and infection control guidelinesCommunicate effectively with internal and external customersAssist with other duties, as assignedQualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GEDLicensure and Certifications: National phlebotomy certification, preferred.Experience: Previous experience in an acute hospital setting or phlebotomy role, preferred.Work Environment: This position spends 90% of work time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position spends 10% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position has potential exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases. This position requires acute visual perception to read test orders for requisitions or test labels. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.