Phlebotomist — Patient-Focused Lab Roles with Benefits

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare is seeking an Inpatient Phlebotomist to collect specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture, log procedures, and support laboratory operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires adherence to safety and quality policies, strong customer service, and ability to collaborate with medical staff. Training and competency will be documented, with opportunities to expand skills in moderate complexity testing.

Qualifications

• College-level biology or chemistry coursework.
• Strong computer applications and basic LIS usage.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Ability to adapt and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates customer service.
• Positive attitude in the workplace showing dependability, cooperation and timely, cost-effective results.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training new employees under direct supervision.
• Perform clerical duties including logging vocera usage, answering telephones and logging specimen collections.
• Maintain communication with nursing staff, physicians, laboratory personnel, coworkers, coordinators and managers.
• Collect specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture per physician order promptly.
• Identify patients correctly according to the Patient Identification procedure.
• Inspect specimens for proper labeling and transport requirements.
• Transport specimens timely via pneumatic tube or other approved method.
• Follow lab procedures for specimen suitability for testing.
• Perform ACT testing (moderate complexity) with approved methods.
• Adhere to quality control policies for moderate complexity testing.
• Document all activities including QC and daily equipment checks.
• Notify supervisor of problems for immediate resolution.
• Follow Covenant and Laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate safety practices and PPE usage.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Applications

LIS

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School education or equivalent

ASCP; NHA; NPA; AMCA, NPLC approved

1-3 years phlebotomy experience

Job description

Covenant HealthCare is seeking an Inpatient Phlebotomist to collect specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture, log procedures, and support laboratory operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires adherence to safety and quality policies, strong customer service, and ability to collaborate with medical staff. Training and competency will be documented, with opportunities to expand skills in moderate complexity testing.