Phlebotomist

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

25d • 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.
More about our team
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

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Licenses: Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) to be obtained within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy is preferred

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees