Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist Float

Location: Float Watauga Medical Center & Cannon Memorial Hospital | Part-Time | 8:00 AM 2:00 PM

Why You'll Love Working Here

As a Float Phlebotomist at UNC Health Appalachian, you'll play a vital role in patient diagnosis and care collecting blood specimens with skill and compassion from neonates through adults, across both Watauga Medical Center and Cannon Memorial Hospital. You'll be part of a mission-driven health system committed to patient safety, quality outcomes, teamwork, and professional growth.

Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, Boone offers the perfect blend of community, culture, and outdoor adventure.

Compensation: Starting at $18.05 per hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts.

What You'll Do as a Float Phlebotomist

• Collect venous and/or capillary blood specimens on neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, both at the bedside and in the outpatient area.
• Float between Watauga Medical Center and Cannon Memorial Hospital as assigned to meet staffing needs.
• Apply working knowledge of the circulatory system, venipuncture technique, and medical terminology to ensure safe, accurate collections.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers.
• Respond quickly and accurately to emergencies and changes in patient condition.
• Support top-tier outcomes for patient experience, quality, and safety.
• Approach work with a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability, modeling UNC Health Appalachian's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Foster professional, productive working relationships that promote a healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate, with formal training or on-the-job training sufficient to qualify for certification as a Phlebotomist.
• Experience: Minimum of 100 successful venipunctures and 50 capillary collections completed during training. Previous experience as a phlebotomist preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, or documented on-the-job training with a minimum of 100 successful venipunctures and 50 capillary collections. Phlebotomist certification through an accredited testing agency preferred, but not required. National certification preferred, but not required. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at time of hire.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong communication skills; ability to work within the chain of command using positive verbal and non-verbal techniques. Competence in processing specimens safely and effectively within the limits of certification and hospital policy. Exceptional customer service for patients, families, staff, and physicians. Proficiency with laboratory computer programs; ability to type at least 25 WPM. Comfortable and flexible working across multiple facility locations.

Physical & Work Environment

• Continuous standing and walking, often 8+ hours per shift; frequent bending, squatting, twisting, turning, and reaching.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull 50+ lbs; manual dexterity and mobility required.
• Frequent hand, finger, and wrist repetition; near visual acuity and close eye work; speaking, reading, and writing for extended periods.
• Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, reagents, and laboratory specimens.
• Exposure to hazards from electrical/mechanical equipment and to ionizing/nonionizing radiation (including x-ray and microwave).
• Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies.

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth: Structured advancement pathways, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing development through our Career Pathways Program.
• Impactful Work: As a Float Phlebotomist, you'll be a trusted, reassuring presence for patients of every age across two of our community hospitals, providing the accurate specimens that guide diagnosis and treatment.
• Community & Lifestyle: Boone ranks among the best small towns in America, offering outdoor recreation, arts, culture, and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels valued and supported.

Ready to bring skill and compassion to every patient interaction? Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian and make a lasting impact on our community.