Phlebotomist

About Altheda Medical Center

Altheda Medical Center is a rapidly growing, multi-specialty outpatient healthcare organization dedicated to redefining community-based care. Altheda provides comprehensive, patient-centered care that prioritizes quality, compassion, and innovation.

Position Summary:

The Phlebotomist plays a vital role in supporting Altheda’s clinical operations by performing accurate and efficient specimen collection and ensuring the highest standard of patient care. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, patient experience, and clinical excellence while working closely with medical providers, medical assistants, and laboratory staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, and specimen collection on patients of all ages.
• Accurately label, document, and process specimens for laboratory testing.
• Verify patient identification and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, and transport procedures.
• Prepare and track daily lab orders through EClinicalWorks and laboratory partner systems (e.g., Sonka, Quest, LabCorp).
• Assist with in-house testing (rapid tests, urine collection, pregnancy testing, etc.) under provider supervision.
• Maintain phlebotomy supplies, ensure cleanliness of lab areas, and perform equipment calibration as required.
• Support the clinical team in quality assurance processes, including incident documentation and result tracking.
• Educate patients on specimen collection and post-procedure care in a professional, reassuring manner.
• Participate in ongoing training programs and operational improvement initiatives at Altheda.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or equivalent training from an accredited institution.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience with EClinicalWorks or other EMR systems.
• Experience in outpatient or multi-specialty medical centers.
• Knowledge of CLIA-waived testing protocols and OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards.

Core Competencies:

• Precision & Accountability: Executes blood draws and specimen labeling with zero tolerance for error.
• Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and reassurance during every patient encounter.
• Operational Efficiency: Completes assigned draws and lab processing within target turnaround times.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with medical assistants, providers, and administrative staff.
• Safety & Compliance: Adheres strictly to infection control standards, PPE use, and all regulatory guidelines.

Compensation & Growth:

• Pay Range: Commensurate with experience.
• Benefits for Part-time workers: paid sick leave, 401K Enrollment Eligibility, professional development opportunities, and pathway to senior laboratory or clinical roles within Altheda’s growing network.

Join Our Mission:

At Altheda Medical Center, we believe in the power of healing through integrity, innovation, and teamwork. As a Phlebotomist, you will be an essential member of a forward-thinking healthcare team that values precision, compassion, and growth.