Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Location: Boone, North Carolina | Full-time | Non-Exempt

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As a Phlebotomist at UNC Health Appalachian, you’ll play an essential role in patient diagnosis and care, collecting blood specimens with skill and compassion from neonates through adults, at the bedside and in outpatient settings. You’ll be a trusted, reassuring presence for patients of every age.

This is an opportunity to build your clinical career while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Compensation: Starting at $17.46/hour, based on education and experience

Schedule: Full-time; 4:00am - 10:00am

Benefits: Applicable benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA option; supplemental insurance options; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement/certification bonuses; paid parental leave; wellness incentives; may be eligible for childcare assistance; and employee discounts

Benefits Eligibility: Applicable benefits will begin on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

What You’ll Do as a Phlebotomist

• Collect venous and/or capillary blood specimens from neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, both at the bedside and in the outpatient area
• Apply working knowledge of the circulatory system, venipuncture technique, and medical terminology to ensure safe, accurate collections
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers
• Respond quickly and accurately to emergencies and changes in patient condition
• Support top-tier outcomes for patient experience, quality, and safety
• Approach work with a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability, modeling UNC Health Appalachian’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Foster professional, productive working relationships that promote a healthy work environment

Qualifications/Licenses

• Education: High school graduate, with formal training or on-the-job training sufficient to qualify for certification as a Phlebotomist
• Experience:
  • Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, or documented on-the-job training with a minimum of 100 successful venipunctures and 50 capillary collections
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at time of hire
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience as a phlebotomist
  • Phlebotomist certification through an accredited testing agency or national certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within the chain of command using positive verbal and non-verbal techniques
• Competence in processing specimens safely and effectively within the limits of certification and hospital policy
• Exceptional customer service for patients, families, staff, and physicians
• Proficiency with laboratory computer programs; ability to type at least 25 WPM

Physical & Work Environment

• Continuous standing and walking, often 8+ hours per shift
• Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, turning, and reaching
• Frequently lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls 50+ lbs
• Manual dexterity and mobility required; frequent hand, finger, and wrist repetition
• Near visual acuity and close eye work; speaking, reading, and writing for extended periods
• Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, reagents, and laboratory specimens
• Exposure to hazards from electrical/mechanical equipment
• Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth: Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, certification bonuses, and ongoing professional development.
• Impactful Work: Provide the accurate specimens that guide diagnosis and treatment across our three hospitals, 13 medical practices, and specialty centers like the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center.
• Community & Lifestyle: Located in Boone, North Carolina, UNC Health Appalachian offers the opportunity to live and work in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with access to hiking, skiing, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and year-round outdoor recreation.
• Meaningful Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive insurance coverage, retirement benefits with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and college savings resources, an award-winning wellness program, employee-to-employee financial assistance, and discounts to attractions such as Dollywood and Tweetsie Railroad.
• Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and is committed to creating a fair, inclusive hiring process and a workplace where every team member is respected and valued.

Ready to bring skill and compassion to every patient interaction? Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian as a Phlebotomist and make a lasting impact on the patients and community we serve.

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu.