POSITION: Phlebotomist - Full Time

Why McKenzie Health

• Competitive Compensation Package


• Comprehensive Benefit Package


• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)


• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit


• Service Awards and Recognition Programs


• 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for qualified employees)


• Employer Provided Training Programs


• Free membership at Connie Wold Fitness Center


• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health


• Child Care Subsidy Program


• Certain Branded clothing provided


• EAP available for all employees


• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balanc

Position Overview:

The phlebotomist performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently with thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.  Additional responsibilities include bleeding time tests, blood cultures, blood samples, and participation in performance improvement activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.


• Records phlebotomy requisitions in logbook.


• Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed.


• Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.


• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.


• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.


• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.


• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.


• Always Follows Standard Precautions.


• Dispose all sharps in a rigid sharps’ container.


• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. 


• Maintains work areas. 


• Orders supplies when needed.


• Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties.


• Completes duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients.


• Seeks guidance and direction as necessary.


• Demonstrates the value of team concepts on a consistent basis.


• Assist laboratory technician, does clerical work when needed.


• Follows policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital.


• Other duties as assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by MH.