SSS - PHLEBOTOMIST - PMP

St. Bernards Healthcare; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Paragould, AR is seeking a Phlebotomy professional to perform capillary and venous punctures, manage puncture sites, and obtain specimens.

The role includes clerical duties related to specimen processing and potential microbiology plating as needed. Environment is a normal hospital setting with exposure to biological hazards; the position requires accurate specimen handling and clear patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs capillary and venous punctures, care of the puncture site, obtains specimens from arterial lines and clerical functions. May plate microbiology specimens.

Job description

• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards via venous punctures. Close eye work. Color perception. Hearing within normal range. Oral communication with patients. Operates computer terminals and printer, lab refrigerators and freezers, and telephones. Continuous standing, bending, walking. Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs pushing / pulling up to 15 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

• Performs capillary and venous punctures, care of the puncture site, obtains specimens from arterial lines and clerical functions. May plate microbiology specimens.