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Lifepoint Health·Russellville, AR

Phlebotomist, Acute

LaboratoryFull time40 hrs/wk · Days
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Evenings · 40 h/wk · Full time
RequirementsBLS · Certification from ASCP or NHA
EducationHS diploma/GED
ExperiencePhlebotomy experience; strongly preferred
SourceLifepoint Health · posted Oct 8, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Certification from ASCP or NHA
✓BLS
Education
✓High School Diploma or equivalent
Qualifications
✓required
✓How you’ll contribute
✓Review provider orders, quick register patients when needed, and enter accurate laboratory orders based on requisitions.
✓Verify patient identity using two identifiers and collect blood (venipuncture, finger/heel sticks) and other specimens (urine, throat, nasal) according to policy.
✓Label all specimens with required identifiers, date/time, and collector initials; ensure proper handling, integrity, and routing to internal departments or reference labs.
✓Resolve unclear or unusual test orders by communicating with providers, nursing, pathology, or reference labs, escalating unresolved issues to the supervisor.
✓Maintain supply levels and weekly inventory, participate in performance improvement and required education, and perform additional duties as assigned.
Phlebotomy experience; strongly preferred
preferred
Formal Phlebotomy training; preferred
An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy; preferred
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓401(k) with match
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Paid parental leave
✓Life and disability insurance
+Lifepoint Health
1phlebotomist role open
RussellvilleAR · 166 mi to Tulsa
Pay for this position
Estimated
$24/hr$24/hr · typical lab pay in Arkansas
Typical lab pay in Arkansas
Apply to Lifepoint HealthContact Recruiter about this role
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Certification from ASCP or NHA
✓BLS
Education
✓High School Diploma or equivalent
Qualifications
✓required
✓How you’ll contribute
✓Review provider orders, quick register patients when needed, and enter accurate laboratory orders based on requisitions.
✓Verify patient identity using two identifiers and collect blood (venipuncture, finger/heel sticks) and other specimens (urine, throat, nasal) according to policy.
✓Label all specimens with required identifiers, date/time, and collector initials; ensure proper handling, integrity, and routing to internal departments or reference labs.
✓Resolve unclear or unusual test orders by communicating with providers, nursing, pathology, or reference labs, escalating unresolved issues to the supervisor.
✓Maintain supply levels and weekly inventory, participate in performance improvement and required education, and perform additional duties as assigned.
Phlebotomy experience; strongly preferred
preferred
Formal Phlebotomy training; preferred
An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy; preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

In this role, you’ll perform venipuncture and specimen collection, process and route samples, assist with order entry, and provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare providers. You’ll also complete chain‑of‑custody collections, breath alcohol testing, and help maintain essential phlebotomy supplies.