Phlebotomist PRN (Nights/Weekends)

Appling-Healthcare-System; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Appling-Healthcare-System in Baxley, GA seeks a Phlebotomist under the Laboratory Director’s supervision to collect specimens for diagnostic and transfusion purposes. Shifts available are 7p-7a and weekends.

Responsibilities include venipunctures, specimen handling, labeling, and ensuring integrity for accurate test results; maintain records and equipment; assist as needed. Requires HS diploma; GA phlebotomy certification preferred; strong English communication; 2 years lab or phlebotomy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy Certification in Georgia preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Two years of lab and/or phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures (syringe, butterfly, evacuated tube) and other specimen collections.
• Ensures collection volumes meet test specifications and maintains specimen integrity.
• Labels, processes, and prepares specimens for transport and testing.
• Maintains records and calibrates laboratory equipment as needed.
• Supports documentation and communication with physicians and staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification in GA (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Director, Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting specimens for diagnostic, donation, or transfusion purposes and handling them as required by regulations to ensure their integrity and accurate results. Shifts available is 7p-7a and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures (using syringe, butterfly, and evacuated tube methods), heel sticks, finger sticks, urine, and other specimen collections.


• Ensures collections meet volume requirements and test specifications.


• Processes specimens and prepares them for transportation and laboratory testing (labeling vials, accurately matching specimens to patients, etc).


• Prepares specimens for reference laboratory dispatch and testing.


• Ensures specimen processing is timely and specimen integrity is maintained.


• Ensures specimens are stored appropriately for future analysis.


• Resolves ambiguous and/or unusual test orders by contacting appropriate individuals for further clarification.


• Assesses patient needs, reviews patient history, and determines reason(s) for drawing blood.


• Provides diagnostic notes to physicians and/or other medical staff as needed.


• Takes orders directly from providers as needed.


• Maintains medical records.


• Cleans, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment.


• Orders supplies as needed.


• Performs other job‑related duties as requested

Job Qualifications

Education/Qualification Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.


• Phlebotomy Certification in the State of Georgia (preferred but not required)


• Competition of Phlebotomy Certification Program

Experience:

• 2 years of lab and/or phlebotomy experience preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.


• Additional languages preferred.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.