Phlebotomist Technician

Join Our High-Impact, Patient-Centered Team!

Are you a detail-oriented Phlebotomist who thrives in fast-paced environments where precision and patient care come first? We’re looking for a Phlebotomy Technician who understands the critical role of showing up on time, every time, to deliver compassionate care. If you take pride in your work, have strong judgment, and can maintain a calm, supportive demeanor with patients, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do as a Phlebotomy Technician at IIMC

• Collect and process specimens from patients in an outpatient setting.
• Frequently collect blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary collection.
• Collect and/or provide patient instructions for urine, nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs, stool, and sputum specimens.
• Collect reference lab specimens according to specimen requirements.
• Perform CLIA-waived testing using glucometers, maintaining proper quality control and testing procedures.
• Manage inventory of phlebotomy and reference lab supplies, ensuring draw rooms are stocked.
• Clean and maintain phlebotomy draw rooms and lobby as required.
• Receive and process written and electronic orders from physicians and clinic staff.
• Use computer hardware, laboratory information software, and associated devices.
• Stay current in the field through literature, workshops, seminars, or online continuing education.
• Help train new employees and students as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• At least two years of phlebotomy experience and a customer service background, preferred.
• The ability to work independently following established procedures and policies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail – accuracy is critical to patient care.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management, staff, and contacts outside the organization.

Physical Requirements for a Phlebotomy Technician

Must be able to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and via written means. Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. This position requires sufficient tactile sensitivity, manual dexterity, and fine motor skills to accurately palpate veins and safely perform venipuncture and specimen collection. Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting. Must be able to position patients and equipment safely. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for extended periods and to work in an environment that may be fast-paced and stressful. Ability to understand and effectively work in Microsoft Outlook, practice management systems, laboratory applications, and electronic medical record systems.

Typical Working Conditions for a Phlebotomy Technician

Work is performed in a laboratory environment. Frequent contact with patients with the purpose of collecting specimens. Frequent exposure to needles and body fluids. Some exposure to potentially hazardous equipment, caustic chemicals and infectious conditions.

Disclaimer:

The job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The essential functions of this position must be performed to ensure patient safety and quality of care. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals, provided such accommodations enable performance of the essential functions and do not compromise patient safety.

If you’re ready to make a difference in a clinical setting where your punctuality, attention to detail, and patient care skills will be valued, apply today for our Phlebotomy Technician!