Lab Assistant - Highlands Lab, PRN

Overview

A Hospital Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients of all ages, including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care patients. They ensure accurate specimen collection, proper labeling, and timely delivery to the laboratory while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and compliance with hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from patients using venipuncture or fingerstick techniques.
• Verify patient identity and explain collection procedures.
• Label, process, and transport specimens accurately.
• Maintain sterile equipment and follow infection control protocols.
• Record patient information and specimen collection details.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, and facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.

Preferred:

--Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program.

About Us

Highlands Medical Center is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and best practices for continual enhancements to the care and services offered to meet the health care needs of our diverse community. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Highlands Medical Center stands out as one of the top-rated healthcare providers in the state.

In addition to Highlands Medical Center, the system provides many services through owned-entities across the community - Highlands Family Medicine, Highlands Home Health, Highlands Occupational Medicine, Highlands Surgical Services, Jackson County Family Medicine, Scottsboro OB-GYN, Highlands Pediatrics, and Highlands Health & Rehab and Cumberland Health & Rehab, two rehabilitation and long-term care nursing homes. With over 720 employees, HMC is one of the largest employers in Jackson County.