Phlebotomist

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center 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. Our laboratory plays a crucial role in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnostic testing and analyses. We're a team of dedicated professionals who are essential partners in detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring various diseases and conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy is preferred
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) to be obtained within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Must work closely with all laboratory staff regarding collection, receipt, and processing of specimens in the inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations.
• Courteous and professional interaction with our patients, physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel using our CARING values.
• Responsible for the proper collection of specimens in a manner consistent with Laboratory procedures, safe practices, and patient comfort.
• Follows all hospital guidelines regarding Standard Precautions (ex. PPE, gloving, hand washing, etc.)
• Must identify patients using two patient identifiers and label specimens accurately.
• Selects the appropriate specimen collection supplies/devices (ex. tubes, proper additives, etc. in order to perform venipuncture, arterial puncture, and capillary puncture according to the Laboratory’s Phlebotomy/Specimen Collection procedure manual.

What This Job Offers

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