Phlebotomist: Precise Blood Draw & Lab Courier

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Ouachita Valley Family Clinic in Little Rock. The role focuses on patient identification, blood collection, and accurate labeling, with timely lab delivery and coordination with nursing and lab staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills to interact with a diverse patient population. Basic computer skills and professional phone etiquette are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with doctors, nurses, clinical staff, and people from all walks of life and in every age group.
• Must be able to read, write, and have basic computer skills.
• Must understand and practice proper phone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients and obtain blood specimens as ordered by a licensed provider.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified with labels or two identifiers, date, time, and unique ID.
• Deliver specimens to the laboratory promptly and communicate issues to nursing/lab staff.
• Complete courier rounds, conduct chain of custody drug testing, and perform breath alcohol testing.

Skills

Communication

Reading & writing

Phone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Ouachita Valley Family Clinic in Little Rock. The role focuses on patient identification, blood collection, and accurate labeling, with timely lab delivery and coordination with nursing and lab staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills to interact with a diverse patient population. Basic computer skills and professional phone etiquette are essential.