Phlebotomist
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Job overview
Under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, the Phlebotomist collects, processes, and handles blood specimens while ensuring accurate identification, labeling, and timely transportation. The role supports laboratory operations through specimen processing, clinic and outreach services, reference laboratory preparation, and limited clerical duties. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive, positive attitude, attention to detail, independence, and multitasking ability while supporting quality patient care and customer service.
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Full job description
Under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, the Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting, processing, and handling blood specimens while ensuring accurate identification, proper labeling, and timely transportation of laboratory samples. This position supports daily laboratory operations by assisting with specimen processing, clinic and outreach services, reference laboratory preparation, and limited clerical duties. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive and positive attitude, strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and effective multitasking skills while maintaining a commitment to quality patient care and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures in accordance with established policies and protocols.
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Process, prepare, and handle blood specimens to ensure specimen integrity and accurate results.
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Ensure proper patient identification, specimen labeling, and timely delivery of laboratory samples.
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Transport laboratory specimens to and from the laboratory, physician offices, nursing departments, and other designated locations.
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Assist with processing clinic, outreach, and reference laboratory specimens.
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Perform limited clerical and administrative duties related to laboratory operations.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
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Follow established safety, quality assurance, and infection prevention and control procedures.
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Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication when interacting with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
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Participate in rotating on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as required.
Education & Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Certified Phlebotomy Certificate required.
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Minimum of two years of phlebotomy experience preferred.
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Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
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Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,654 open Phlebotomist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$45–64K/yr56 salary ranges
- Missouri median$21–23/hr24 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 74 open Phlebotomist jobs in Missouri and 3,654 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Missouri
- Labcorp20 open
- Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center8 open
- ManpowerGroup7 open
- Experience
- Phlebotomist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,463 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,588 of the 3,654 open Phlebotomist jobs (71%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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