Phlebotomy Technician I — Blood Draws & Lab Processing

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and specimen collection. You will identify patients and follow strict collection procedures to ensure sample integrity.

The role requires processing specimens into the laboratory information system, handling outpatient orders, and collecting chain-of-custody drug screens as needed. Flexibility for related clerical tasks and hospital needs is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology helpful.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks to obtain blood samples for testing.
• Identifies patients and follows specimen collection procedures.
• Processes and receives specimens into the laboratory according to protocol.
• Enters outpatient orders into the Laboratory Information System.
• Collects chain of custody drug screens per protocol.
• Assists with frozen sections and related clerical duties as needed.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal phlebotomy training program

Job description

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and specimen collection. You will identify patients and follow strict collection procedures to ensure sample integrity.

The role requires processing specimens into the laboratory information system, handling outpatient orders, and collecting chain-of-custody drug screens as needed. Flexibility for related clerical tasks and hospital needs is expected.