The Phlebotomist Inpatient obtains and prepares specimens for analysis and performs various screening tests within an acute care environment
Job Summary
The Phlebotomist Inpatient obtains and prepares specimens for analysis and performs various screening tests within an acute care environment.
This role supports high-acuity patient populations, including critical care, emergency response, and inpatient units, requiring timely, accurate specimen collection under urgent and often complex conditions.
The Phlebotomist collaborates closely with nursing and clinical teams, responds to codes and traumas, and ensures specimen integrity while adapting to rapidly changing patient needs.
Matching Summary
The Phlebotomist Inpatient obtains and prepares specimens for analysis and performs various screening tests within an acute care environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
acute care environment
high-acuity patient populations
urgent and complex conditions
specimen integrity
aseptic technique
infection control standards
Nice-to-have
professional demeanor
tact discretion sensitivity
confidentiality
interpersonal communication skills
adaptable to changing needs
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
AHA BLS or ability to obtain within six months
Associate Degree in Science Related Field preferred
ASCP or equivalent Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Six months phlebotomy experience in acute care preferred