Phlebotomist - Precise Collections, Compassionate Care

Memorial Physician Practices; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our clinical laboratory team. You will work closely with laboratory staff to collect specimens from inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations, ensuring proper labeling and handling in a patient‑friendly manner.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), a nationally accredited phlebotomy training program, and phlebotomy certification if possible.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy is preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) to be obtained within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Must work closely with all laboratory staff regarding collection, receipt, and processing of specimens in the inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations.
• Courteous and professional interaction with our patients, physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel using our CARING values.
• Responsible for the proper collection of specimens in a manner consistent with Laboratory procedures, safe practices, and patient comfort.
• Follows all hospital guidelines regarding Standard Precautions (ex. PPE, gloving, hand washing, etc.)
• Must identify patients using two patient identifiers and label specimens accurately.
• Selects the appropriate specimen collection supplies/devices (ex. tubes, proper additives, etc. in order to perform venipuncture, arterial puncture, and capillary puncture according to the Laboratory's Phlebotomy/Specimen Collection procedure manual).

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our clinical laboratory team. You will work closely with laboratory staff to collect specimens from inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations, ensuring proper labeling and handling in a patient‑friendly manner.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), a nationally accredited phlebotomy training program, and phlebotomy certification if possible.