Phlebotomist (Afternoons)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Inpatient Phlebotomist (Phlebotomy Technician)

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and reliable Inpatient Phlebotomist to join a high-quality laboratory team. Utilizing state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation under the direction of board-certified pathologists and clinical laboratory technologists, you will perform high-accuracy blood collection procedures across diverse inpatient populations to support chemistry, hematology, blood transfusion, and microbiology testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Blood Specimen Collection: Perform routine and urgent venipunctures and capillary punctures on hospitalized patients while following strict identification and safety protocols.
• Laboratory Support: Process, label, and prepare blood samples for diagnostic testing across various departments (Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Services, and Microbiology).
• Patient Care & Safety: Ensure patient comfort and safety during blood collection procedures and maintain high standards of specimen integrity.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately log specimen collection times and patient data into the laboratory information system.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of dedicated inpatient phlebotomy experience [Required] .
• Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required] . (Nationally recognized Phlebotomy certification preferred) .
• Travel Experience: Prior healthcare travel contract experience [Preferred] .
• Core Competencies: Excellent venipuncture techniques, strong attention to detail, efficiency in fast-paced clinical environments, and exceptional patient-interaction skills.