Phlebotomist, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Galax, VA

8d • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Twin County Regional Healthcare, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Phlebotomist for PRN (as needed) positions. This role is vital in making communities healthier by collecting specimens and ensuring patient identity and specimen integrity. The position involves reviewing provider orders, registering patients, collecting various types of specimens, labeling and handling them properly, performing drug screens and breath alcohol tests, coordinating therapeutic drug monitoring collections, resolving unclear test orders, processing and routing specimens, maintaining supply levels, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• BLS required

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification preferred

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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED