Phlebotomist II: Expert Blood Collection & Lab Support

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy with minimal guidance, accession specimens, and support testing workflows. You will collaborate with laboratory staff and external customers while ensuring specimen integrity and patient safety.

The role emphasizes Credo behaviors, accurate patient identification, and effective communication with patients and coworkers, with opportunities to train new hires and support departmental operations.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy knowledge and hands-on training.
• Experience collecting blood samples and handling specimens.
• Commitment to quality and safety in specimen handling.
• Ability to explain procedures and support patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient check-in and updates information in registration system.
• Places generic manual orders when applicable and directs to appropriate teams.
• Instructs patients on proper specimen collection and provides supplies.
• Administers oral solutions for glucose tolerance testing per training.
• Demonstrates Credo behaviors in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Verifies patient identification before and after venipuncture and labels tubes.
• Maintains specimen integrity using aseptic technique and proper labeling.
• Processes specimens for testing, including centrifuging and aliquoting.
• Assists with safety checks, supply management, and training of students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Collection

Quality Assurance

Equipment Maintenance

Patient Assessment

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy with minimal guidance, accession specimens, and support testing workflows. You will collaborate with laboratory staff and external customers while ensuring specimen integrity and patient safety.

The role emphasizes Credo behaviors, accurate patient identification, and effective communication with patients and coworkers, with opportunities to train new hires and support departmental operations.