Phlebotomist - PRN

Vitruvian Health • Cleveland, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Vitruvian Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform laboratory specimen collection procedures accurately and efficiently. This role involves collecting specimens from patients of all age groups across the hospital, ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling. The Phlebotomist must be proficient in venipunctures, capillary punctures, and heel sticks, and knowledgeable about various needles and collection devices. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Additionally, the Phlebotomist will handle clerical duties such as faxing, answering phones, operating the pneumatic tube system, and computer-based registration and ordering of reference labs. Maintaining patient confidentiality is paramount.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or validation of higher-level education.
• Some phlebotomy experience preferred.
• 2 years of laboratory experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of various needles and devices.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a phlebotomist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory specimen collection procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Obtain specimens from properly identified patients (two identifiers: name and date of birth) including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, and heel sticks.
• Label specimens properly (patient name, date of birth, date, time of collection, and phlebotomist initials) in the presence of the patient.
• Handle fast-paced, stressful, and multitasking situations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and technical staff.
• Perform clerical duties including faxing, answering phones, running the pneumatic tube system, and computer registration/ordering of reference labs.
• Maintain hospital and patient information confidentiality at all times.

What This Job Offers

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