Phlebotomist Inpatient

About This Role

This role involves collecting various specimens, including blood, urine, and cultures, from patients in inpatient, outpatient, and nursing home settings following physician orders and established protocols. The Phlebotomist ensures specimen integrity and patient safety through careful identification, collection, labeling, processing, and handling.

Responsibilities

• Produce consistently accurate work with strong attention to detail
• Perform venipunctures and fingersticks using appropriate procedures and techniques
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, verifying identity by requesting full name and date of birth
• Operate within the scope of licensure, certification, and job description, taking personal responsibility for patient care and safety
• Comply with National Patient Safety Goals and other regulatory standards, reporting and addressing safety risks promptly
• Maintain adequate supplies in draw rooms and other designated areas daily
• Empty urine containers at the end of each shift
• Clock out at the end of every shift worked

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy, military medic, medical assistant, or EMT course
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy, military medic, medical assistant, or EMT course
• At least one year of recent phlebotomy experience preferred

Nice to Have

• At least one year of recent phlebotomy experience
• Certification in phlebotomy, medical assisting, or EMT

Benefits

Certifications