Phlebotomist-Out-Patient - Mon-Thurs 6a-4:30p
Company: Williamson Health
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a
regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee,
with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and
more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering
exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and
subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson
Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West
Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art
cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an
award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics,
outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency
and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other
Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint
Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center,
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson
Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are
strategically located throughout the community, countywide
Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units,
Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt
Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson
County. Learn more about our many specialized services at
WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your
talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in
our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of
Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional
pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our
employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for
curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the
diversity and cultural differences among one another and are
committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates
the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of
everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and
total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.
These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for
delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and
treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and
employee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive
benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you
can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional
well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o
Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending
Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health
is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Position Summary: The Outpatient Phlebotomist is responsible for
processing patients requiring blood draw, providing a high level of
customer satisfaction, focus on patient care, and positive
communication with customers, hospital staff and co-workers
conducting laboratory tests which provide information to physicians
for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of diseases in patients.
Essential Functions: • Promotes the mission, vision, and values of
the organization. Exhibits and adheres to WMC's Standards of
Performance in all areas of job duties and responsibilities. •
Participates in hospital initiatives and in departmental goals set
by the Laboratory Director and staff. • Interacts professionally
with laboratory management, laboratory personnel, physicians,
hospital personnel, patients and customers to provide optimal
patient care. • Works well with other laboratory employees to
maintain an environment of teamwork. • Exercises all laboratory
safety precautions and adheres OSHA and TOSHA safety regulations •
Positively identifies patients, labels specimens and enters results
using two unique identifiers. Maintains working knowledge of
laboratory policies and procedures. • Maintains current knowledge
and adheres to hospital policies and state, federal and other
regulatory requirements • Responds appropriately to tests with a
priority of STAT, call results or timed specimens • Responsible for
training new employees and students as assigned. • Phlebotomy for
outpatient draw stations, nursing homes, assisted living centers,
and healthcare clinics, which include adults, adolescents, and
infants. Location based on need. • Processing physician orders for
patient lab tests. • Collection for special procedures such as
therapeutic phlebotomy and glucose tolerance testing. • Use of
computer and handheld computer system. • Processing specimens for
tests sent to reference labs, and ordering in Quest 360 and the Lab
Corp system. • Performing Full Admit of lab requisitions in to
Meditech according to procedure guidelines. • Drives lab courier
vehicles to off-site locations for lab as needed. • Other duties as
needed/assigned. Position Requirements: Formal Education /
Training: • High school graduate or equivalent • Phlebotomy
training or work experience. • Valid operational Tennessee driver's
license and insurable under Williamson Medical Center's insurance
carrier for phlebotomists collecting at off-site locations.
Workplace Experience: • Good people skills necessary • Meditech
experience preferred Equipment and Skills Training: Computer,
printer, phlebotomy, customer service Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: • Knowledge of medical laboratory science • Strong
organizational skills and interpersonal skills • Ability to
determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations •
Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail and maintain
a positive attitude • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous
responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work • Ability to
maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial and legal
information • Ability to complete work assignments accurately and
in a timely manner • Ability to handle difficult situations
involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
• Strong computer skills Physical and Environment Requirements: •
Exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious and contagious
diseases, chemicals. • Ability to communicate in English verbally
and in writing. • Ability to perform multi-functional tasks. •
Ability to read computer screen, distinguish color, hear phone and
conduct interpersonal communications • Ability to learn, reason and
perform mathematical calculations related to job. • Ability to use
critical thinking skills. • Requires light to moderate work with 40
pounds maximum weight to lift and carry. • Manual dexterity and
mobility in both hands; exposed to repetitive motion. • Frequent
reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. • Requires
prolonged standing and walking • Flexibility to shift schedule,
work extra hours or overtime as needed by staffing deficits or high
patient volumes Key Results: Positively identifies patients and
specimens • 0 ID errors =4 • 1 ID error = 3 • 2 ID error = 2 •
>/= 3 ID errors= 1 • Selects correct patient in Meditech and
FaxCert • Verifies patient ID with the patient • Properly labels
specimens using 2 identifiers. • Uses handheld computers properly
for specimen collection. Produces work with very few errors (order
entry and phlebotomy) Enters complete and accurate information in
computer Uses proper technique for specimen collection and specimen
integrity. • 0-0.25 % error rate = 5 • 0.26-0.75% error rate= 4 •
0.76-1.50% error rate = 3 • 1.51-1.99% error rate = 2 • > 2%
error rate = 1 Provides/promotes acceptable wait times for
outpatient draw stations as indicated by Press Ganey scores: •
>90% = 5 • >75%-90%= 4 • >50-75%= 3 • >25%-50%= 2 • 25%
or less= 1 Provides/promotes courtesy to patients for outpatient
draw stations as indicated by Press Ganey scores: • >90% = 5 •
>75%-90%= 4 • >50-75%= 3 • >25%-50%= 2 • 25% or less= 1
Participates in departmental meetings and process improvement teams
(laboratory or hospital, if applicable). • In-services reviewed and
signed before due date Motivated - takes initiative for work that
needs to be done • Helps coordinator with tasks as needed • Follows
through on work assignments • Willingly seeks out/accepts new
responsibilities with work in area is done/caught up • Keeps up
with daily responsibilities such as restocking and admitting. Works
efficiently • Makes good use of time • Completes assigned
responsibilities timely and accurately • Does not leave draw
station unattended Follows laboratory policies and procedures
regarding: • Reviews orders for missing information • Insurance and
billing: appropriately register patient • Screening for Medical
Necessity and coding • Processing specimens for reference labs •
Accessioning and admitting • Preparing batches Works as a team •
Helps co-workers without prompting • Respects differences of age
and diversity • Discourages criticism of co-workers • Workload
fairly distributed with those on same shift. Communication •
Communicates potential issues or opportunities to improve quality
of services in a timely manner and in a positive way. •
Communicates issues or concerns to coordinator or lead tech •
Communicates with patients in a positive and professional manner •
Reads email daily Adheres to WMC Lab attendance policy •
Tardies/Absences kept to minimum • Rarely misses time punches in
API • Submits requests for PTO within policy guidelines • Does not
take extended lunches. • Takes appropriate breaks as dictated by
work load Follows Hospital and Laboratory Policies on the use of
Electronic Devices: • Cell phones kept on vibrate •
Phones/Electronic/Headphone devices used during break/meal times
only • Does not use personal phones in patient care areas • Uses
the hospital internet for work purposes only
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