Phlebotomist, Senior

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Phlebotomist plays a critical role in supporting patient care by collecting, processing, and preparing blood and other specimens for laboratory testing in an acute care hospital setting. This position performs venipuncture and specimen collection using age-appropriate techniques, ensures accurate patient identification, and maintains specimen integrity throughout the collection and processing cycle. In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the Senior Phlebotomist serves as a resource for troubleshooting phlebotomy-related issues, training and mentoring new team members, and assisting with staffing and scheduling activities. The role collaborates closely with laboratory and clinical teams to deliver high-quality diagnostic services while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Candidates must possess strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completed an approved nationally accredited training course or program in Phlebotomy required
• Certification from ASCP or NHA is required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid Driver's license required
• Minimum of one (1) year phlebotomy experience required

Nice To Haves

• Strong critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Collecting, processing, and preparing blood and other specimens for laboratory testing in an acute care hospital setting.
• Performing venipuncture and specimen collection using age-appropriate techniques.
• Ensuring accurate patient identification.
• Maintaining specimen integrity throughout the collection and processing cycle.
• Serving as a resource for troubleshooting phlebotomy-related issues.
• Training and mentoring new team members.
• Assisting with staffing and scheduling activities.
• Collaborating closely with laboratory and clinical teams to deliver high-quality diagnostic services.
• Maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (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