Phlebotomist, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Hot Springs, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

National Park Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Phlebotomist to support its busy clinical laboratory. In this role, you will perform venipuncture and specimen collection, process and route samples, assist with order entry, and provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare providers. You will also complete chain-of-custody collections, breath alcohol testing, and help maintain essential phlebotomy supplies. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively, and can work independently while maintaining accuracy and compassion. You will interact with patients across all age groups and play a key role in ensuring high-quality laboratory results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Certification from ASCP or NHA
• Formal Phlebotomy training
• An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Review provider orders, quick register patients when needed, and enter accurate laboratory orders based on requisitions.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers and collect blood (venipuncture, finger/heel sticks) and other specimens (urine, throat, nasal) according to policy.
• Label all specimens with required identifiers, date/time, and collector initials; ensure proper handling, integrity, and routing to internal departments or reference labs.
• Perform chain of custody urine drug screens and breath alcohol testing; coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring draws with nursing to align dose and collection times.
• Resolve unclear or unusual test orders by communicating with providers, nursing, pathology, or reference labs, escalating unresolved issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain supply par levels and weekly inventory, participate in performance improvement and required education, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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