Phlebotomist (Full-time, Monday - Friday, 12:00pm-8:30pm)

Washington Regional Medical System•Fayetteville, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist ensures the proper collection, labeling, and transport of blood and other patient specimens. The position works closely with laboratory staff, patients, nursing, and medical personnel. It reports to the Laboratory Supervisor. The role is based at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The position spends approximately 90% of work time standing and/or walking, including pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying items up to 50 pounds, and 10% sitting in a standard office environment. It may involve exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases and requires acute visual perception to read test orders, requisitions, and labels. The position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform the stated specimen collection, handling, and documentation duties.

Nice To Haves

National phlebotomy certification.
Previous experience in an acute hospital setting or phlebotomy role.

Responsibilities

Greet and properly identify patients using appropriate identifiers.
Perform venipuncture and dermal skin specimen collections, therapeutic phlebotomy, and blood culture collection using aseptic technique.
Follow proper labeling requirements for blood banking purposes.
Prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory.
Assist with troubleshooting phlebotomy equipment.
Document specimen-related information in the laboratory information system.
Clean and maintain phlebotomy equipment and report issues to leadership as needed.
Assist with specimen processing and distribution to laboratory departments.
Comply with HIPAA and accreditation agency rules and regulations.
Follow safety and infection control guidelines.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.