Precision Phlebotomist: Blood Collection & Lab Support

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood from patients of all ages and statuses, handling paperwork for Floyd lab or external processing. You will maintain an efficient lab, perform procedures, and ensure quality control.

The role emphasizes accurate labeling, timely collections, adherence to regulations, and a clean, stocked phlebotomy area, with opportunities to handle both venipuncture and capillary sampling in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Requires PBT (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Phlebotomist role with focus on obtaining high-quality specimens and proper paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Consistently obtains high quality specimens by venipuncture.
• Performs special procedures as needed.
• Consistently obtains high quality specimens by capillary procedure.
• Collects blood cultures with contamination rate below established goal.
• Collects timed specimens appropriately.
• Collects outpatients in a timely manner with waiting kept to a minimum.
• Establishes positive patient identification.
• Follows all Continuous Quality Improvement standards.
• Ensures timely collection of all specimens by proper scheduling and on-time collection.
• Correctly labels all specimens and minimizes missed collections due to errors.
• Keeps phlebotomy area clean and stocked with supplies.
• Follows state, OSHA and other agency regulations, performs special procedures and assists lab aide when necessary.
• Processes all specimens quickly.
• Handles cancellation of orders properly.
• Accurately logs collection and received times into lab computer system.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary procedure

Quality control

Specimen labeling

Phlebotomy procedure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training program

Departmental clinical evaluation checklist

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood from patients of all ages and statuses, handling paperwork for Floyd lab or external processing. You will maintain an efficient lab, perform procedures, and ensure quality control.

The role emphasizes accurate labeling, timely collections, adherence to regulations, and a clean, stocked phlebotomy area, with opportunities to handle both venipuncture and capillary sampling in a fast-paced setting.