Phlebotomist & Lab Assistant: Patient-Focused Blood Draws

Columbus Community Hospital; Columbus (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, TX is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our team. This full-time role involves processing requisitions, maintaining the accession log, and preparing patients before drawing blood, including venipunctures and heel/finger sticks.

After orientation and competency documentation, the position may include dipstick testing and analysis on hematology, coagulation, and chemistry instruments, with duties expanding to statistics and supply management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; certified phlebotomy training preferred but not required.
• Strong customer relations and telephone skills are essential.
• Demonstrated empathy and ability to handle confidential information.
• Safe handling and use of laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and maintain accession log.
• Prepare patients before drawing blood and perform venipunctures and heel/finger sticks.
• Provide monthly statistics and manage supplies from Central Stores.
• After orientation, complete competency documentation and training.
• Possibly perform dipstick urine testing and analyze blood samples on instruments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Customer relations

Telephone skills

Empathy

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training (certified)

Job description

Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, TX is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our team. This full-time role involves processing requisitions, maintaining the accession log, and preparing patients before drawing blood, including venipunctures and heel/finger sticks.

After orientation and competency documentation, the position may include dipstick testing and analysis on hematology, coagulation, and chemistry instruments, with duties expanding to statistics and supply management.