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

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupNWA is seeking a Phlebotomist for our Fayetteville, NC area hospital campus. The role focuses on proper collection, labeling, and transport of blood and patient specimens, collaborating closely with laboratory staff, nursing, and medical personnel to ensure safe and accurate specimen handling.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and certification in a related field; prior acute hospital phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in related field preferred.
• Previous phlebotomy experience in acute hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and identify patient using proper identifiers.
• Perform venipuncture and dermal collections, including blood cultures, using aseptic technique.
• Label specimens correctly for blood banking purposes.
• Prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory.
• Troubleshoot phlebotomy equipment as needed.
• Document specimen information in the laboratory information system.
• Clean and maintain phlebotomy equipment; report issues to leadership.
• Assist with specimen processing and distribution to laboratory departments.
• Comply with HIPAA and accreditation requirements; follow safety and infection control guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification in related field

Job description

Education LevelCertification in related fieldOur 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.