Phlebotomist, Acute, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. We’re seeking a detail ‑ oriented, patient ‑ focused Phlebotomist to support our busy clinical laboratory. In this role, you ’ ll perform venipuncture and specimen collection, process and route samples, assist with order entry, and provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare providers. You ’ ll 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 ’ ll interact with patients across all age groups and play a key role in ensuring high ‑ quality laboratory results. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your skills in a supportive clinical setting, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; required

Nice To Haves

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

• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED