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 following 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. + Complies with all policies and standards. **_Qualifications:_** + H.S. Diploma or GED required + 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. **_What We Offer:_** • Competitive compensation • Paid time off plans for vacations, holidays, and illness • Health insurance, including coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs • 401(k) Company Match • Life and disability insurance • Flexible spending accounts • Opportunities for career advancement • Numerous Employee Recognition Programs • Education Assistance • Additional perks and discounts **_Who are we:_** **Western Arizona Regional Medical Center** is your community healthcare provider. It is a 139-bed acute care facility offering inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic imaging, medical, surgical, and emergency services to the greater Bullhead City community. We are home to the area's largest intensive care unit, as well as a surgery center and wound care clinic. At Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages health and well-being, not just in the communities we serve but also in the careers of those who impact the lives of many. We know that understanding and addressing our patients' wants, needs, and expectations is critical to our success. We recognize that the compassion and collaboration of our staff, physicians, and volunteers are key to our continued success and are the core of our mission. We strive to create an environment of teamwork and engagement, where employees work together on continuous quality improvement with a focus on patient safety. We are looking for individuals who share this commitment and understanding. As a future employee, your personal growth and development is paramount at Western Arizona. Join us in making a difference! INDSURGIMG To apply, send email jessica_perez6@chs.net Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.