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Lead Phlebotomist

  • AltoonaPA
  • Full-Time
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 26, 2026

Pay$18.99–$28.11 / hr

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About this role

ST Health Altoona is looking for a full-time Lead Phlebotomist to work first shift! This position will require weekend/holiday rotation.

Responsibilities:
 

  • Reads, understands and complies with organizational and departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Collects specimens in a timely manner and according to established procedures.
  • Follows positive patient ID policy to accurately collect and label specimens.
  • Communicates appropriately with clients, patients, and coworkers. Remains polite and courteous at all times. Communicates all unresolved problems immediately to supervisor.
  • Calls clients to confirm handwritten orders, obtains accurate billing information, dx codes, UPIN information, etc. when needed
  • Participates on teams and special projects. Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Performs basic clerical duties, i.e. filing, faxing, preparing mail, data entry, etc.
  • Delegates phlebotomy priorities and other non-urgent tasks to staff as needed
  • Keeps work area clean and neat. This includes waste disposal, stocking of supplies, management of lab coat cleaning.
  • Interacts with all customers, internal and external, courteously and professionally; answers the phone and responds to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Trains, mentors, and orients new employees as assigned.
  • Completes all required documentation and statistical logs as required.
  • Processes and/or packages specimens according to testing specifications. Investigates problems and documents occurrences appropriately in a timely manner
  • Assists and works with staff to ensure compliance with dress codes, policies and safety regulations. Immediately reports any violations to supervisor.
  • High School diploma or equivalent Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years experience.
  • Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience is preferred.
  • Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously. 
  • Must interact with other departments.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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$18.99–$28.11 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Lead Phlebotomist — Altoona, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)

Lead Phlebotomist at Pepper Health, Altoona. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply. Start with just your email.

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# Lead Phlebotomist

- Location: Altoona, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: $18.99–$28.11 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-26T15:15:14.59Z

## Description

ST Health Altoona is looking for a full-time Lead Phlebotomist to work first shift! This position will require weekend/holiday rotation.

**Responsibilities:**
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Where you’ll work

Altoona, PA

A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.

About working in Altoona
  • Pepper Health Altoona
  • Altoona Surgical Pavilion

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. Graduate nurse at Pepper

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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