Phlebotomist: Precise Blood Draw & Compassionate Care

Community Health Systems; Powell (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection, ensure patient identification, and support accurate laboratory testing for diagnosis and treatment. You will uphold safety and regulatory standards while delivering professional patient care.

Responsibilities include venipuncture and capillary collection, labeling at bedside, transporting specimens, documenting data in the lab system, and collaborating with the healthcare team to address collection challenges.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform blood collection techniques across age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Understanding of patient identification standards, specimen handling, and lab testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection (finger and heel sticks) per policies to ensure timely specimen collection.
• Ensures positive patient identification by using two identifiers and bedside labeling.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity and adhering to safety protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients, providing reassurance and addressing concerns to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace per safety standards.
• Accurately documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system.
• Collects timed specimens as ordered and prioritizes tasks to meet clinical needs.
• Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including rejections and recollections when necessary.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to clarify orders and communicate specimen status.
• Adheres to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements and Laboratory procedures to ensure compliance.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Safety & infection control

Labeling specimens

Documentation

Multitasking

Tools

Vacutainer system

Specimen labeling system

Job description

Community Health Systems seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection, ensure patient identification, and support accurate laboratory testing for diagnosis and treatment. You will uphold safety and regulatory standards while delivering professional patient care.

Responsibilities include venipuncture and capillary collection, labeling at bedside, transporting specimens, documenting data in the lab system, and collaborating with the healthcare team to address collection challenges.