Associate Phlebotomist- Outpatient Blood Draw

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Phlebotomist supports all sections of the Clinical Outpatient Laboratory through appropriate phlebotomy techniques, specimen accessioning and processing, and related activities. The position selects the correct blood collection tubes and tests from requisitions, matches patient identifiers with requisition and label information, and collects blood for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donation, or research.

The listed job requirements also include receiving, processing, and preparing specimens for flow cytometry; performing routine and specialized flow cytometry testing; operating and maintaining instrumentation; analyzing results; conducting quality control; documenting work; and following laboratory and regulatory procedures. The role collaborates with laboratory professionals and supports validation and implementation of testing procedures, reagents, and instrumentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or formal education equivalent.
• One year of phlebotomy experience.

Nice To Haves

• CPR, CAN, PBT, MLA, or CPT certification.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate phlebotomy techniques to collect blood for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donation, or research.
• Select correct blood collection tubes and tests from requisitions, and match patient identifiers to requisition and label information.
• Accession, process, prepare, handle, store, and dispose of patient specimens according to laboratory policies.
• Receive and prepare specimens for flow cytometry analysis and perform routine and specialized testing, including immunophenotyping and lymphocyte subset analysis.
• Prepare specimens using appropriate staining, antibody panels, and reagent protocols.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain flow cytometry instrumentation.
• Analyze flow cytometry data and evaluate results for accuracy and quality.
• Assist in identifying abnormal cell populations associated with leukemia, lymphoma, and other hematologic disorders.
• Perform quality control procedures and recognize abnormal or critical findings, following established notification procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of specimen processing, testing, quality control, and results.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and institutional regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with pathologists, hematologists, and other laboratory professionals to support diagnostic testing.
• Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, and continuing education.
• Assist with validation and implementation of new testing procedures, reagents, and instrumentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matching up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED