Senior Phlebotomist

Jobtailor; Livonia (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks an experienced phlebotomist to verify requisitions, confirm patient identity, and obtain blood specimens using venipuncture and finger sticks.

Practitioners ensure specimen integrity with aseptic techniques and maintain compliance with procedures and timelines while contributing to safety, quality results, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• BS/BA degree preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State).

Responsibilities

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log.
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician or related personnel.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership.

Education

BS/BA degree (preferred)

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required

Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician or related personnel
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience
• BS/BA degree (preferred)
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State)