Job Details

Job Description:

• The Phlebotomist I is responsible for performing blood draws and specimen collection while ensuring accuracy, patient comfort, and compliance with established procedures.


• This role includes specimen processing, documentation, and communication with patients and internal teams to support laboratory operations and maintain specimen integrity.

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and process specimens according to established procedures.


• Collect, store, split, freeze, and package specimens as required by test orders.


• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures to patients in a clear and courteous manner.


• Demonstrate proper techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.


• Review and understand physician orders and laboratory requisition forms.


• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify accuracy of labels and test orders.


• Store specimens at required temperatures and follow protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transport.


• Record maintenance data, perform decontamination, and update patient information accurately.


• Comply with safety, health, and regulatory standards.


• Attend required department training sessions.


• Answer telephone calls and provide laboratory result information as appropriate.

• Valid phlebotomy certification as required by the state of employment.


• Ability to perform venipunctures in a fast-paced environment.


• Understanding of specimen handling, processing, and transport procedures.


• Ability to follow safety and regulatory guidelines.

• Minimum experience performing venipunctures in a laboratory or hospital setting.


• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• High School Diploma or GED.