Phlebotomy Technician: Precise Draws & Patient Care

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Paintsville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Kentucky is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, specimen labeling, and STAT draw prioritization across hospital laboratory and outpatient sites.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of a phlebotomy training program or equivalent experience. You will maintain safety standards, assist in training, and ensure timely transport of specimens in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Completed phlebotomy training program or at least 1 year of laboratory technique experience covering half of the required duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick, bleeding time) per procedure.
• Identify patients and label specimen tubes correctly.
• Determine priority of STAT draws and ensure timely transport of specimens.
• Utilize computers for assigned tasks and maintain organized workflow.
• Assist in training new employees and student interns under supervision.
• Maintain safety, PPE usage, and infection control practices.
• Support routine lab operations and handle data entry tasks.
• Attend required safety trainings and follow hospital policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Kentucky is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, specimen labeling, and STAT draw prioritization across hospital laboratory and outpatient sites.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of a phlebotomy training program or equivalent experience. You will maintain safety standards, assist in training, and ensure timely transport of specimens in a collaborative team environment.