Phlebotomy Tech I

Prime Healthcare • Gadsden, AL

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About The Position

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama, is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I for the Clinical Lab/Emergency Department. The role involves collecting blood and handling specimens, ensuring correct patient identification and specimen labeling, and transporting specimens to the laboratory. The technician also maintains equipment, follows quality and safety protocols, records patient data, and collaborates with other departments to support patient care. The position is per diem on the day shift, with hours listed as 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The technician must be able to work every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained as current.
• At least one year of phlebotomy experience.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and support patient comfort and safety.
• Collect blood using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques; ensure correct patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Organize, handle, process, store, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing.
• Follow quality-control and safety protocols to preserve specimen integrity and support accurate test results.
• Maintain and calibrate phlebotomy equipment and supplies, ensuring they are functional and properly sanitized.
• Perform more complex or specialized phlebotomy procedures as required, often with minimal supervision.
• Record patient data and collaborate with other departments to support effective patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical insurance benefit plan.
• 401(k).
• Full benefits are referenced on the employer's careers benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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