Phlebotomist

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters North Alabama 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.
More about our team
2-3 sentences max about the individual unit/department team (assignments, perks (flexible schedule, work-life balance, workday balance), team culture, etc.).
How you’ll contribute
A Phlebotomist who excels in this role:
Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and place appropriate lab orders per the provider’s requisition.
Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to collection.
Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens as ordered.
Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling.
Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections in collaboration with nursing to align dose and draw time.
Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved items to the supervisor.
Process and route specimens to the correct internal lab departments or reference laboratories according to policy.
Maintain par levels of collection supplies; complete weekly departmental inventories.
Participate in performance improvement activities and required education; perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
A Phlebotomist will perform venipuncture and specimen collection/processing; complete chain-of-custody collections and breath alcohol testing as required; support order entry and related clerical workflows; answer laboratory phones and provides customer service; assists with inventory of phlebotomy supplies. Report to the Director or Manager of Department

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Phlebotomy certification required.
• BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and place appropriate lab orders per the provider’s requisition.
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to collection.
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens as ordered.
• Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling.
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
• Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections in collaboration with nursing to align dose and draw time.
• Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved items to the supervisor.
• Process and route specimens to the correct internal lab departments or reference laboratories according to policy.
• Maintain par levels of collection supplies; complete weekly departmental inventories.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and required education; perform other duties as assigned.
• perform venipuncture and specimen collection/processing
• complete chain-of-custody collections and breath alcohol testing as required
• support order entry and related clerical workflows
• answer laboratory phones and provides customer service
• assists with inventory of phlebotomy supplies

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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