Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Phlebotomist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePowell, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

0–2 years of phlebotomy experience is required.
Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
Ability to perform blood collection techniques successfully across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.
Understanding of standards for patient identification, specimen handling, and laboratory testing requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact professionally with patients, staff, and physicians.
Ability to multitask, remain calm in stressful situations, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in distinguishing sample types and understanding order-of-draw requirements for laboratory testing.
Attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection, including finger and heel sticks, according to laboratory policies and procedures to ensure accurate, timely specimen collection.
Use two patient identifiers and label specimens at the patient’s bedside to prevent errors.
Prepare, package, and transport specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity and following safety protocols.
Explain procedures to patients, provide reassurance, and address concerns.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain phlebotomy equipment and the workspace in compliance with safety and infection control standards.
Accurately document patient and specimen information in the laboratory system in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collect timed specimens as ordered and prioritize phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.
Identify and resolve specimen issues, including rejections, and recollect samples when necessary.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to clarify orders, resolve collection challenges, and communicate specimen status.
Follow laboratory and hospital safety requirements and laboratory procedures to meet accreditation and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection of blood specimens to support accurate laboratory testing for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This role ensures positive patient identification, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Phlebotomist provides exceptional patient care by maintaining professionalism and demonstrating effective communication during interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection (finger and heel sticks) in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.
Ensures positive patient identification by using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens at the patient’s bedside to prevent errors.
Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity and adhering to safety protocols.
Explains procedures to patients, providing reassurance and addressing concerns to ensure a positive patient experience.
Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace in compliance with safety and infection control standards.
Accurately documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collects timed specimens as ordered, prioritizing and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.
Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including addressing rejections and recollecting samples when necessary.
Collaborates with healthcare team members to clarify orders, resolve collection challenges, and communicate specimen status.
Adheres to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements and follows Laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-2 years of phlebotomy experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
Ability to perform blood collection techniques successfully across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
Understanding of standards for patient identification, specimen handling, and lab testing requirements.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and physicians.
Ability to multitask, remain calm in stressful situations, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in distinguishing sample types and understanding order-of-draw requirements for lab testing.
Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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