Phlebotomy & Patient Screening Technician

Move Vertical; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Move Vertical seeks entry-level Phlebotomy and Patient Screening Technicians to interact with patients, collect blood specimens, and document health information. The role requires collecting specimens, maintaining records, and following established safety and infection-control procedures.

You will greet patients, verify documentation, perform collections, label specimens, and input data into electronic systems, while upholding HIPAA privacy and maintaining organized work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy training program or documented training required.
• HIPAA training certificate required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and patient-service orientation.
• Ability to follow infection-control and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for specimen collection.
• Confirm patient identification and required documentation.
• Perform blood collection using established phlebotomy procedures.
• Label and prepare specimens accurately.
• Enter patient and specimen information into electronic systems.
• Monitor inventory and restock basic supplies.
• Maintain clean and organized collection areas.
• Follow infection-control and bloodborne-pathogen procedures.
• Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare staff.
• Protect patient information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Infection control

Blood collection

Safety procedures

Basic computer skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

HIPAA training certificate

National phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Job description

We areseeking motivated candidates interested in patient care and specimen collection for entry-level Phlebotomy and Patient Screening Technician opportunities.

The position involves interacting directly with patients, obtaining basic health information, collecting blood specimens, maintaining records, and following established safety and infection-control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for specimen collection
• Confirm patient identification and required documentation
• Perform blood collection using established phlebotomy procedures
• Label and prepare specimens accurately
• Obtain basic patient information and vital signs when required
• Maintain clean and organized collection areas
• Follow infection-control and bloodborne-pathogen procedures
• Enter patient and specimen information into electronic systems
• Monitor inventory and restock basic supplies
• Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare staff
• Protect patient information in accordance with HIPAA requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Current HIPAA training certificate required
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or documented phlebotomy training
• Basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional communication and patient-service skills
• Comfortable working with blood, needles, and biological specimens
• Ability to follow infection-control and safety procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• National phlebotomy certification
• Previous healthcare or patient-facing experience
• Current BLS certification