Phlebotomist

Lifepoint Health • Elko, NV

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About The Position

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must hold a current Laboratory Assistant (Phlebotomy) License issued by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH). Candidates with a pending license status may be considered for hire; an active license must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. All required training and certification fees related to a Laboratory Assistant licensure are the responsibility of the applicant. This position requires an additional Point-of-Care (POC) Analyst License. Required training and certification must be completed within six (6) months of hire. Associated POC training and certification fees will be covered by the hospital.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection/processing
• Completes chain-of-custody collections and breath alcohol testing as required
• Supports order entry and related clerical workflows
• Answers laboratory phones and provides customer service
• Assists with inventory of phlebotomy supplies
• Reviews providers’ orders, quick-registers patients when needed, and places appropriate lab orders per the provider’s requisition.
• Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to collection.
• Obtains blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy; collects urine, throat, and nasal specimens as ordered.
• Labels specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensures specimen integrity and proper handling.
• Performs chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy.
• Coordinates therapeutic drug-monitoring collections in collaboration with nursing to align dose and draw time.
• Resolves unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevates unresolved items to the supervisor.
• Processes and routes specimens to the correct internal lab departments or reference laboratories according to policy.
• Maintains par levels of collection supplies; completes weekly departmental inventories.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and required education.

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