Phlebotomist- Inpatient (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

3M HEALTHCARE; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health is seeking a Phlebotomist Inpatient to obtain and prepare specimens for analysis in an acute care setting. You will support high-acuity patients, collaborate with nursing and clinical teams, and respond to codes and traumas to ensure specimen integrity.

The role requires strong attention to detail, safety, and regulatory compliance as you manage time and priorities across multiple inpatient units and patient needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• AHA/CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Associate Degree in Science related field (preferred)
• ASCP or equivalent phlebotomy certification (preferred)
• Six months phlebotomy experience in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing orders with clinical documentation and nursing workflows; escalates discrepancies promptly to ensure timely patient care.
• Verifies patient identity using established protocols and applies accurate specimen labeling to support patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Performs blood specimen collection using venipuncture, heel sticks, peripheral line collections, and other advanced techniques across diverse inpatient populations.
• Maintains specimen integrity by adhering to aseptic technique, infection control standards, and isolation precautions in a high‑risk clinical environment.
• Responds to emergency situations, including codes and traumas, to obtain specimens rapidly and accurately in coordination with the care team.
• Performs EKGs and transmits results in support of diagnostic and emergent care needs.
• Prioritizes and organizes workload across multiple inpatient units, adapting to urgent requests and fluctuating patient volumes.
• Collaborates with nursing, physicians, and laboratory staff to support timely diagnostics and continuity of care.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and compliant work environment by following organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Resolves complex or unusual test orders by coordinating with providers, laboratory personnel, and clinical teams; escalates unresolved issues appropriately.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in science related field

ASCP phlebotomy certification (preferred)

BLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist Inpatient obtains and prepares specimens for analysis and performs various screening tests within an acute care environment. This role supports high‑acuity patient populations, including critical care, emergency response, and inpatient units, requiring timely, accurate specimen collection under urgent and often complex conditions. The Phlebotomist collaborates closely with nursing and clinical teams, responds to codes and traumas, and ensures specimen integrity while adapting to rapidly changing patient needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Associate Degree in Science related field (preferred).
• Ashrc Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent phlebotomy certification (preferred).
• Six (6) months phlebotomy experience in an acute care setting.

Essential Job Functions

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing orders with clinical documentation and nursing workflows; escalates discrepancies promptly to ensure timely patient care.
• Verifies patient identity using established protocols and applies accurate specimen labeling to support patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Performs blood specimen collection using venipuncture, heel sticks, peripheral line collections, and other advanced techniques across diverse inpatient populations.
• Maintains specimen integrity by adhering to aseptic technique, infection control standards, and isolation precautions in a high‑risk clinical environment.
• Responds to emergency situations, including codes and traumas, to obtain specimens rapidly and accurately in coordination with the care team.
• Performs EKGs and transmits results in support of diagnostic and emergent care needs.
• Prioritizes and organizes workload across multiple inpatient units, adapting to urgent requests and fluctuating patient volumes.
• Collaborates with nursing, physicians, and laboratory staff to support timely diagnostics and continuity of care.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and compliant work environment by following organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Resolves complex or unusual test orders by coordinating with providers, laboratory personnel, and clinical teams; escalates unresolved issues appropriately.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment.
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines.

Schedule Requirements

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40‑hour work week, including weekends and after‑hours shifts. On‑call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds)
• Front physical requirements: Sit (Occasionally), Stand (Repeatedly), Walk (Repeatedly), Climb (Rarely).
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly)
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly)
• Fine‑Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)
• Exposures (Continuously – bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, infectious diseases, emotionally challenging situations).

*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% – 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% – 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% – 4% of the time), Rarely (3% – 1% of the time), Never (0%). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.