Phlebotomist: Precise Sample Collection & Care

Nor-Lea Hospital District; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nor-Lea Hospital District is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our team in Lovington, NM. The role focuses on specimen collection, processing, transport, and waived laboratory testing with a strong emphasis on delivering excellent patient and clinician service.

The ideal candidate has high school education with laboratory training and preferably phlebotomy certification. Training may be provided, and prior experience is not required, as we value reliability and customer focus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with appropriate laboratory training.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred (e.g., PBT ASCP/AMT).
• No prior experience required.
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, physicians, nurses and other customers.
• Follow procedures for specimen processing and assess requisitions; aliquot and transport specimens at correct temperatures.
• Perform phlebotomy accurately using correct tubes/containers and ensure patient comfort.
• Maintain and follow procedures for waived laboratory testing, including test analyses, calibration, maintenance and record keeping.
• Organize blood-drawing trays and dispose of sharps and biohazard materials according to laws and policies.

Skills

Bedside manner

Communication skills

Take direction

Education

High school graduate

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Nor-Lea Hospital District is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our team in Lovington, NM. The role focuses on specimen collection, processing, transport, and waived laboratory testing with a strong emphasis on delivering excellent patient and clinician service.

The ideal candidate has high school education with laboratory training and preferably phlebotomy certification. Training may be provided, and prior experience is not required, as we value reliability and customer focus.