Phlebotomy Technician I

What We Offer

Phlebotomy Technician - Make Every Patient Experience Count

Are you passionate about patient care and skilled at putting others at ease? Join our team, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care through safe, accurate specimen collection and compassionate service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy interacting with patients of all ages, and take pride in precision and teamwork, we'd love to meet you!

Position: Phlebotomy Technician I

Schedule: Full Time, Days 8:00am - 5:00pm

Department: Novant Health Forsyth Internal Medicine

Location: Winston- Salem, NC - Westgate

What You'll Do

As a Phlebotomy Tech, you'll be responsible for collecting high-quality blood specimens while creating a positive patient experience from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections on patients of all ages.
• Verify patient identity using established safety protocols before specimen collection.
• Label, process, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Follow infection prevention, OSHA, HIPAA, and safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked phlebotomy work areas.
• Provide compassionate, professional care while helping patients feel comfortable during procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely patient care.
• Troubleshoot difficult blood draws using appropriate techniques.
• Monitor inventory and notify leadership when supplies need replenishing.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain competency through ongoing education.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.

• Experience:One year of relevant phlebotomy or venous access experience, preferred.

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, preferred.

• Licensure/Certification: Phlebotomy (certification eligible) - ASCP, ASPT, AMT, NHA or other national accrediting agency approved by Laboratory Senior Leadership

• Additional Skills (required): In NHMG setting, performs waived and moderate testing that meets TJC, CLIA and COLA regulations. Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

175988