Phlebotomy Specialist - Day Shift in Hospital Lab

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis

Retirement plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Lab in Rome, GA is seeking a Phlebotomist for a full-time day shift. The role collects blood samples from patients of all ages, ensures proper labeling and handling, and maintains quality controls within the Floyd Lab operations.

The position requires a High School diploma, formal phlebotomy training, and ASCP or equivalent certification, with at least three years hospital experience. Hours are 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal training program in Phlebotomy.
• Three years of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Consistently obtain high quality specimens by venipuncture.
• Perform special procedures as needed.
• Consistently obtain high quality specimens by capillary procedure.
• Collect blood cultures with contamination rate below established goal.
• Collect timed specimens appropriately.
• Collect outpatients in a timely manner with waiting kept to a minimum.
• Establish positive patient identification.
• Follow all Continuous Quality Improvement standards.
• Ensure timely collection of all specimen by placing advances orders in proper slots on collection board and by collecting stats within established turnaround times.
• Correctly label all specimens and ensure that collections are not missed due to errors and echos from the computer system.
• Keeps the phlebotomy area clean and stocked with supplies.
• Follows state, OSHA and other agency regulations, performs special procedures and assists the lab aide when necessary.
• Processes all specimens quickly.
• Handles cancellation of orders properly.
• Accurately logs collection and received times into lab computer system.
• Maintains a good working relationship with technologists and supervisors.
• Displays professional attitude while in phlebotomy area.
• Modifies work schedule as needed.
• Follows hospital policy for attendance, punctuality, lunches and breaks.
• Attends all meetings.
• Assists new employees.
• Effectively utilizes allotted time and resources.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary collection

Quality control

Patient identification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training

Job description

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Lab in Rome, GA is seeking a Phlebotomist for a full-time day shift. The role collects blood samples from patients of all ages, ensures proper labeling and handling, and maintains quality controls within the Floyd Lab operations.

The position requires a High School diploma, formal phlebotomy training, and ASCP or equivalent certification, with at least three years hospital experience. Hours are 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.