Phlebotomist, Senior

Lifepoint Health • Beckley, WV

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About The Position

Raleigh General Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Senior Phlebotomist to support specimen collection and processing and help provide exceptional patient care. The role includes serving as a resource for staff training and phlebotomy-related problem solving on the shift, as well as assisting with scheduling and staffing.

The Senior Phlebotomist collects blood and urine specimens, processes and prepares samples for testing, and follows specimen identification, collection, processing, and drug-screen chain-of-custody procedures. The role also maintains equipment and supplies and organizes collection stations and phlebotomy baskets.

The position is full-time on the night shift at Raleigh General Hospital. The hospital describes a patient-care environment offering surgical services and specialty programs, including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• One year of phlebotomy experience required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Familiarity with the organization and functions of each hospital department.
• Leadership ability, integrity, and initiative.
• Ability to solve problems effectively and handle stress positively.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and all hospital departments.

Nice To Haves

• PBT (ASCP or ASPT) or equivalent, preferably obtained within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Label, process, and deliver specimens for testing.
• Collect and process human samples according to specimen collection and processing protocols.
• Collect blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques.
• Serve as a resource for training new staff and resolving phlebotomy-related problems on the shift.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing.
• Maintain equipment and appropriate inventory of medical supplies.
• Stock and organize supplies, phlebotomy baskets, and collection stations for specimen procurement.
• Verify patient and specimen identification using two identifiers before procedures.
• Obtain and label urine specimens and prepare them for laboratory analysis.
• Collect drug screens according to chain-of-custody guidelines and procedures in the Drug Screen Collection Manuals.
• Centrifuge and store blood samples for subsequent testing.
• Allocate the appropriate amount of specimen to the appropriate tubes for different tests and panels.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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