Phlebotomist - Atlanta Lab - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Phlebotomist - Atlanta Lab - PRN at Christus Health summary: A
Phlebotomist responsible for collecting, receiving, and referring
patient specimens while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality
standards. Performs specimen collection techniques including
venipuncture, capillary collection, and other tests, maintains
specimen integrity, and manages related documentation through
laboratory computer systems. Coordinates with healthcare staff and
customers, maintains supplies and cleanliness, and supports
operational efficiency in a healthcare laboratory setting.
Description Summary: Responsible for performing all the duties of a
phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and
specimen referrals. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Ensures that the company philosophy
and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
• Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional
growth and continued education. • Assures quality of work performed
by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner
that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
• Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control,
safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and
security of health information (PHI). • Maintains collection
tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary
condition & restocks as necessary. • Responsible for procurement of
supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead. •
Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection,
specimen receiving, specimen send-outs. • Prepares specimens for
referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc.
referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral
paperwork, and the mail system • Performs all patient specimen
collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary
collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood,
throat, and NP cultures. • Ensures that specimen requirements are
met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity •
Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting
with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians,
clients, and co-workers. • Operates the laboratory computer system
to document specimen information, patient registration, order
entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks. • Performs other
related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special
projects, cross-training, etc.). • Completes associate performance
evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.
Job Requirements: Education/Skills • High School diploma or
equivalent preferred • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred •
Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical
Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred • Familiar
with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational
skills Experience • One year phlebotomy experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • Certified Phlebotomy
Technician (CPT) is preferred • Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification
or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana In accordance with
the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration
Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the
required certifications for their respective positions within the
designated time frame. Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As
Needed Keywords: phlebotomy, specimen collection, venipuncture,
laboratory, medical technician, blood draw, clinical specimen
management, patient care, phlebotomy certification, healthcare
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