Huntsville Hospital Health System·Huntsville, Alabama
Performs various blood collection procedures and processes specimens according to laboratory protocols. Manages outpatient orders in the Laboratory Information System and conducts chain of custody drug screens.
Overview Performs venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes.
Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens.
Processes and receives specimens into the laboratory, following laboratory protocol for specimen acceptability and rejection.
Enters outpatient orders into Laboratory Information System.
Collects chain of custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases according to protocol.
Assists with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed.
Performs other related functions as assigned.
Education: A high school diploma or GED; Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for formal phlebotomy training and one year of experience across diverse patient populations. Current BLS certification is required upon hire or within 30 days.
Market context
In Alabama, phlebotomy technician openings are often tied to hospitals, outpatient labs, and other clinical settings that need reliable specimen collection and patient-facing support. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for formal phlebotomy training, experience with diverse patient populations, and current or soon-to-be-completed BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your training, patient-care experience, and certification timeline before applying.