Phlebotomist, Laboratory, St Thomas West

Heritage Medical Associates•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting patient specimens, primarily blood, and processing samples for in-house or reference laboratory testing. The role also involves maintaining drawing-station supplies, providing patient instructions, assisting with specimen collection as needed, and performing clerical duties when required. The position is based at St Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee, in a clinical setting and follows a Monday–Friday day schedule, with full-time hours falling between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The employer will consider a certified or on-the-job-trained phlebotomist or a medical assistant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Phlebotomy training (diploma or certificate), successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent training and experience.
One year of phlebotomy experience.
Ability to perform required procedures and provide proper patient care.
Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours per day.
Ability to walk, bend, push, pull, and lift regularly, including lifting at least 10–15 pounds.
Ability to assist patients with transfers between chairs, wheelchairs, and exam tables; assist with turning and positioning on an exam table; and push patients in wheelchairs.
Ability to reach, grasp, and handle objects.
Good communication skills, including understanding, responding, and translating information into action.
Predictable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow established office and laboratory procedures accurately and precisely.
Organize work to minimize patient waiting time for specimen collection.
Collect blood and other requested specimens in a timely manner and use appropriate collection tubes.
Give patients appropriate specimen-collection instructions.
Label specimens with the patient’s name, chart number, requesting physician, collection date and time, and required test.
Deliver and process specimens promptly, including centrifuging, preparing reference-laboratory materials and paperwork, aliquoting and refrigerating samples, and notifying testing personnel about STAT requests.
Assist nursing personnel with specimen collection as needed.
Receive phone calls from nurses, doctors, and reference laboratories.
Inventory and order supplies for the drawing station.
Present a positive, caring image of the clinic when interacting with the public.
Protect the confidentiality of patient records and use discretion when discussing patient results or matters.
Manage work priorities appropriately.
Follow laboratory safety, infection-control, and chemical-hazard procedures to protect patients, staff, and self.
Maintain predictable and consistent attendance.