Phlebotomy Technician: Precise Blood Draws & Lab Support

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples for diagnostic testing and transport them to the appropriate laboratory. The role involves communicating test results back to patient areas and performing CLIA-waived routine tests in a clinical laboratory.

The position emphasizes accurate specimen handling, basic computer literacy, and adherence to quality and safety standards in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Clear English communication in written, oral and verbal format.
• Experience: Hospital phlebotomy or doctor office experience preferred (at least 1 year).
• Training: Training is acquired in an approved phlebotomy training program with certification.
• Special Skills: Basic technology proficiency with computers.

Responsibilities

• Gathers specimens, samples, or supplies and makes basic preparations in a clinical lab environment.
• Uses venipuncture methods to collect patient blood samples and transports samples to the lab.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce pre-analytical errors.
• Tracks progress on samples and work orders and provides updates on results to patient areas.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment and documents equipment performance.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Clear communication

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples for diagnostic testing and transport them to the appropriate laboratory. The role involves communicating test results back to patient areas and performing CLIA-waived routine tests in a clinical laboratory.

The position emphasizes accurate specimen handling, basic computer literacy, and adherence to quality and safety standards in a hospital environment.