Phlebotomy Technician Intern

Job description

Visit link for more details about the program : Baptist Hospital School of Phlebotomy | Baptist Health Care
Program Dates: Jan. 4 - March 26, 2027
Interviews: Dec. 7 - 8, 2026
Pay: $15/hr
The Phlebotomy Technician Intern is a trainee who performs blood collection and laboratory support tasks under the strict supervision of certified phlebotomists or medical laboratory staff. The role bridges the gap between classroom instruction and professional certification by providing hands-on clinical experience.
• Acts as a receptionist, greets patients, and answers phones in the lab.
• Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures on patients of various ages using sterile techniques.
• Accurately labels, processes, and transports blood, urine, or other samples to the laboratory for analysis.
• Identifies patients according to strict protocols, explain procedures clearly, and provide comfort to nervous individuals.
• Adheres to infection control standards, maintain a sterile work area, and properly dispose of contaminated sharps and biohazardous materials.
• Updates electronic health records (EHR), enter data into Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and manage supply inventory.

Minimum Education
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Ability to have a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Familiarity with lab equipment (needles, vacutainers, centrifuges) and basic computer proficiency.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication.