Phlebotomist: Precise Draws & Patient Care

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and specimen collection, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation. You will prepare specimens for testing, maintain clean work areas, and follow infection control protocols while interacting professionally with patients.

The role requires high school diploma and phlebotomy training or experience; BLS is required per facility policy; prior acute care phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program preferred.
• Six months of acute care phlebotomy experience preferred.
• BLS certification within facility policy timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood specimens as ordered.
• Properly labels, logs, and processes specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Prepares collection trays and ensures cleanliness and restocking of work areas.
• Provides clear instructions to patients regarding collection procedures and tests.
• Monitors patient condition during and after specimen collection to ensure safety.
• Documents specimen collection in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Assists with clerical tasks including filing, data entry, and managing patient records.
• Ensures compliance with infection control and safety protocols in all patient interactions.
• Responds to inquiries from patients, staff, and other departments regarding laboratory services.
• Participates in training, quality assurance, and continuing education as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Data entry

Infection control

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and specimen collection, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation. You will prepare specimens for testing, maintain clean work areas, and follow infection control protocols while interacting professionally with patients.

The role requires high school diploma and phlebotomy training or experience; BLS is required per facility policy; prior acute care phlebotomy experience is preferred.