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PHLEBOTOMIST - Union General Hospital - Full Time

Union General Hospital·Blairsville, Georgia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 17 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for collecting venous and arterial blood samples, as well as other fluids, from patients of all ages. Duties include identifying patients, ensuring sample quality, and maintaining accurate records for testing.

Responsible for collecting venous and arterial blood samples from patients of all ages. Other duties include collecting urine samples, swabs, and a variety of clerical duties.

Phlebotomist responsibilities include

  • Identifying patients via ID, medical record or other means
  • Drawing blood using needles and other equipment
  • Labeling samples correctly and send them for testing

Job brief

We are looking for a Phlebotomist to draw blood and other tissue or fluid from patients for testing, research or donations. The job of a phlebotomist is a rewarding one, since you help people stay healthy and even help save their lives.

Phlebotomist duties

One of the most important phlebotomist job duties is to properly identify patients and correctly use phlebotomy methods (e.g. venipuncture, skin puncture). We’ll rely on you to preserve patient health and quality of samples.

Phlebotomist job requirements

We’re looking for important phlebotomist skills such as presence of mind, people skills and attention to detail. You should have a diploma in phlebotomy and have knowledge of puncture techniques.

If you’re dedicated to your patients and have a firm but kind hand, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples
  • Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means
  • Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
  • Reassure patients and help them relax
  • Find veins that are suitable for puncture
  • Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
  • Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples
  • Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing
  • Answer patient questions and provide useful information
  • Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests
  • Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
  • Help with blood transfusions when needed

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician
  • Experience with effective puncture techniques
  • Understanding of proper patient identification methods
  • Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material
  • Ability to use computers to enter information
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to connect with various types of patients (such as children, elderly, pregnant women) and make them feel comfortable
  • Patience and presence of mind
  • Diploma in Phlebotomy or extensive on-the-job training
  • Certification is a plus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Blairsville, Georgia
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
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Hiring organization

Union General Hospital

Our mission is to provide high quality, cost effective health care, and promote wellness throughout our community. We value our patients and believe they are our most important responsibility. We shall always seek to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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