Phlebotomist

Acadia Healthcare • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist draws blood from patients and blood donors for medical laboratory testing. The role includes verifying identities, labeling samples, entering patient information, assembling and maintaining instruments, and keeping work areas clean and sanitary. The Phlebotomist is expected to demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, address patient complaints, and prioritize patient safety. Other functions and tasks may be assigned. Management may add or remove duties as circumstances require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a behavioral healthcare setting and knowledge of the patient population served by the facility preferred.
• Professional certification preferred, and required in some states.
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from patients and blood donors.
• Verify patient or donor identity to ensure proper labeling of blood samples.
• Label drawn blood for testing and processing.
• Enter patient information into a database.
• Assemble and maintain medical instruments, including needles, test tubes, and blood vials.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitary.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.
• Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Recognize and prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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