Certified Phlebotomist

Reports To:

Director or Manager of Department

Weekday day shift

Weekends Required (possibly Every Other Weekend)

The Certified Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and specimen collection while ensuring accurate labeling, processing, and routing of laboratory specimens. This role supports laboratory order entry, chain-of-custody collections, breath alcohol testing, and related clerical workflows. The Phlebotomist provides excellent customer service and maintains inventory of collection supplies to support efficient lab operations.

• Review provider orders, register patients as needed, and enter appropriate lab orders per requisition
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to specimen collection
• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy
• Collect urine, throat, nasal, and other specimens as ordered
• Label specimens with required identifiers, date, time, and collector initials to ensure specimen integrity
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screens and breath alcohol testing per policy
• Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections with nursing staff to align dosing and draw times
• Clarify unclear or unusual test orders by contacting providers, nursing staff, pathologists, or reference labs
• Process and route specimens to appropriate internal departments or reference laboratories
• Maintain par levels of phlebotomy supplies and complete weekly inventory
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and required education
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Neonate
• Infant
• Early Childhood
• Late Childhood
• Adolescent
• Young Adult
• Middle Adult
• Older Adult

• Demographic
• Clinical
• Insurance
• Financial
• Complete Medical Record

• Occupational exposure may be present

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, keyboarding, and repetitive hand/arm movements
• Occasional kneeling, squatting, pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs, lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs
• Frequent near and far vision, depth perception, and color distinction

• Frequent contact with blood and bodily fluids
• Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, communicable diseases, chemicals, medications, dust, vapors, and latex

• High School Diploma - Preferred

• Phlebotomy Certification - Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) - Required if applicable per facility policy

• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Effective English communication skills (read, write, speak)
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple software systems
• Must complete Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire

Join a mission-driven healthcare team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care across all stages of life. Work in a collaborative laboratory environment where accuracy, safety, and teamwork are prioritized. Gain hands‑on experience serving a diverse patient population in an acute care setting. Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities to expand your skills and advance within the organization. Be part of a healthcare system that values integrity, accountability, and excellence in service.