Phlebotomy Technician: Blood Draw & Lab Support

CARTI; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CARTI is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician responsible for obtaining patient vitals, performing venipuncture, and assisting with medical procedures. The role includes supporting care teams, managing specimens, and maintaining accurate EMR documentation.

You will ensure proper sample handling, quality control, and adherence to infection control standards while assisting with training and travel between CARTI Cancer Centers as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on phlebotomy experience, including routine venipuncture.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge.
• Efficient and accurate blood draws; ability to chart and review orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products. Maintains adequate supplies.
• Performs venipuncture; accesses ports and other vascular access devices.
• Assists with patient care as needed, including accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms, supporting providers during procedures, and relaying instructions to patients and families.
• Processes lab specimens, posts lab results in a timely manner, and performs in-house lab testing, including daily quality control and required maintenance.
• Works with care team providers to maintain patient flow.
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked, infection-controlled exam/procedure environment, including setup and turnover of instruments and equipment between patients.
• Charts in EMR and reviews lab orders prior to patient draws.
• Assists with training of team members as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient care

EMR

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

ASCP certification preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

CARTI is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician responsible for obtaining patient vitals, performing venipuncture, and assisting with medical procedures. The role includes supporting care teams, managing specimens, and maintaining accurate EMR documentation.

You will ensure proper sample handling, quality control, and adherence to infection control standards while assisting with training and travel between CARTI Cancer Centers as needed.