Phlebotomist Jobs in South Carolina
Phlebotomist jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient lab networks, and blood donation centers, with steady demand from entry-level to senior draw technician roles across the state. The heaviest hiring activity is in Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston, where established employers such as Prisma Health, MUSC Health, and Roper St. Francis Healthcare maintain ongoing clinical staffing needs. The most consistent openings are in high-volume outpatient draw stations, oncology infusion centers, and mobile phlebotomy teams. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Lab Administration
PRN
AM Shift
6a-10a /EOW
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
To perform venipuncture/capillary puncture for blood specimen collection on all neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients while presenting an appearance and degree of skill which fosters user confidence in our entire lab. To perform point of care testing and collect non-blood specimens as instructed. To assist the Lead Phlebotomist with the technical and administrative management of specimen procurement and processing services.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year of Experience
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): 1 Year of Experience may be substituted for one of the following:
Completion of a formal training program in Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, or other applicable area;
Completion of Lexington Medical Center Phlebotomy Apprenticeship
Required Certifications/Licensure: None
Required Training: None
Essential Functions
- Knowledge and Expertise:
- Maintains a high level of skill in the performance of venipuncture/capillary puncture for bloodspecimen collection for laboratory analyses. Responsible for collection of blood specimens on difficult patients. Takes responsibility for recollecting patients that Level I and/or II techs are unable to procure in a positive and professional manner. Meets or exceeds all section productivity and specimen quality standards.
- Demonstrates ability to perform procurement according to appropriate protocols and procedures for population groups from newborn to geriatric (over 65 years).
- Performs waived, and moderate complexity point of care testing. Documents instrument and reagent QC, and performs preventative maintenance as required.
- Maintains knowledge and expertise in the collection of NP Washings/swabs, throat cultures, and other special specimen collections as trained and certified by supervisory authority.
- Maintains current knowledge of and follows policies and procedures as pertains to the laboratory and the Laboratory Information System. Maintains knowledge of the manual backup system.
- Appropriately handles patient reception, test accessioning, telephone communications, and distribution of reports; works callback queue to ensure delivery of completed results to the ordering physician.
- Assists in the development of procurement training curriculum, CE’s and QA projects.
- Responsible for training and orientation of new employees.
- Handles patient reception, test accessioning, telephone communications, distribution of reports, and callback procedures.
- Stays abreast of all policy and procedural changes, reads and signs off in a timely fashion. Encourages others to do so.
- Attends continuing education programs and seminars as scheduling and budgeting permits in order to remain technically current.
- Performs testing on proficiency testing samples and maintains records that demonstrates that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Productivity:
- Performs specimen collection as necessary to maintain optimal section workflow.
- Seeks out and performs additional assignments during decreased workflow.
- Assigns tasks as necessary to assure continuous, smooth section workflow.
- Meets and/or exceeds section productivity and turnaround time standards.
- Communication Skills:
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and reporting them to the general (section) supervisor, technical supervisor (Pathologist over sections), clinical consultant (pathologist), or pathologist director.
- Distributes specimen collection supplies and instructs patients on proper specimen collection.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Clinical/Administrative:
- Responsible for proper storage and processing of specimens dispatched to approved reference labs (includes collection in proper container, addition of proper preservatives, and following “special handling” instructions).
- Uses collection manager devices to ensure positive patient identification; troubleshoots device as needed.
- Reads Sunquest mailboxes daily to ensure timely dissemination of information.
- Maintains adequate phlebotomy supplies on their carts, and helps stock and maintain inventory; sanitizes work area.
- Ensures completion of training checklist for all new employees through direct observation of skill; alerts section supervisor to any concerns encountered during training.
- Works as charge tech for the shift and responsible for uninterrupted patient care and coordination of continuous workflow.
- General:
- Works agreed scheduled hours and willingly works certain unfavorable shifts during times of short staffing/holidays. Participates in call schedule as needed.
- Ensures appropriate AL notice is given in a timely manner. Approves time in Kronos at the end of each pay period.
- Performs related and other duties as may be assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.
- Complies with all standard safety policies and procedures required by CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, FDA, DHEC and OSHA.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:
- Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
- Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
- Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
- Adoption assistance
- LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
Lab Administration
PRN
AM Shift
6a-10a /EOW
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
To perform venipuncture/capillary puncture for blood specimen collection on all neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients while presenting an appearance and degree of skill which fosters user confidence in our entire lab. To perform point of care testing and collect non-blood specimens as instructed. To assist the Lead Phlebotomist with the technical and administrative management of specimen procurement and processing services.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year of Experience
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): 1 Year of Experience may be substituted for one of the following:
Completion of a formal training program in Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, or other applicable area;
Completion of Lexington Medical Center Phlebotomy Apprenticeship
Required Certifications/Licensure: None
Required Training: None
Essential Functions
- Knowledge and Expertise:
- Maintains a high level of skill in the performance of venipuncture/capillary puncture for bloodspecimen collection for laboratory analyses. Responsible for collection of blood specimens on difficult patients. Takes responsibility for recollecting patients that Level I and/or II techs are unable to procure in a positive and professional manner. Meets or exceeds all section productivity and specimen quality standards.
- Demonstrates ability to perform procurement according to appropriate protocols and procedures for population groups from newborn to geriatric (over 65 years).
- Performs waived, and moderate complexity point of care testing. Documents instrument and reagent QC, and performs preventative maintenance as required.
- Maintains knowledge and expertise in the collection of NP Washings/swabs, throat cultures, and other special specimen collections as trained and certified by supervisory authority.
- Maintains current knowledge of and follows policies and procedures as pertains to the laboratory and the Laboratory Information System. Maintains knowledge of the manual backup system.
- Appropriately handles patient reception, test accessioning, telephone communications, and distribution of reports; works callback queue to ensure delivery of completed results to the ordering physician.
- Assists in the development of procurement training curriculum, CE’s and QA projects.
- Responsible for training and orientation of new employees.
- Handles patient reception, test accessioning, telephone communications, distribution of reports, and callback procedures.
- Stays abreast of all policy and procedural changes, reads and signs off in a timely fashion. Encourages others to do so.
- Attends continuing education programs and seminars as scheduling and budgeting permits in order to remain technically current.
- Performs testing on proficiency testing samples and maintains records that demonstrates that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Productivity:
- Performs specimen collection as necessary to maintain optimal section workflow.
- Seeks out and performs additional assignments during decreased workflow.
- Assigns tasks as necessary to assure continuous, smooth section workflow.
- Meets and/or exceeds section productivity and turnaround time standards.
- Communication Skills:
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and reporting them to the general (section) supervisor, technical supervisor (Pathologist over sections), clinical consultant (pathologist), or pathologist director.
- Distributes specimen collection supplies and instructs patients on proper specimen collection.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Clinical/Administrative:
- Responsible for proper storage and processing of specimens dispatched to approved reference labs (includes collection in proper container, addition of proper preservatives, and following “special handling” instructions).
- Uses collection manager devices to ensure positive patient identification; troubleshoots device as needed.
- Reads Sunquest mailboxes daily to ensure timely dissemination of information.
- Maintains adequate phlebotomy supplies on their carts, and helps stock and maintain inventory; sanitizes work area.
- Ensures completion of training checklist for all new employees through direct observation of skill; alerts section supervisor to any concerns encountered during training.
- Works as charge tech for the shift and responsible for uninterrupted patient care and coordination of continuous workflow.
- General:
- Works agreed scheduled hours and willingly works certain unfavorable shifts during times of short staffing/holidays. Participates in call schedule as needed.
- Ensures appropriate AL notice is given in a timely manner. Approves time in Kronos at the end of each pay period.
- Performs related and other duties as may be assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.
- Complies with all standard safety policies and procedures required by CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, FDA, DHEC and OSHA.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:
- Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
- Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
- Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
- Adoption assistance
- LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in phlebotomist jobs across South Carolina.
- National phlebotomy certification from ASCP, NHA, or AMT recognized by South Carolina employers
- Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program or equivalent clinical externship hours
- Demonstrated venipuncture and capillary collection competency with adult and pediatric patients
- Experience with electronic health record systems used in South Carolina clinical settings
- Ability to meet physical requirements including prolonged standing and specimen transport
- Strong patient communication skills suited to high-volume outpatient and hospital draw environments
Phlebotomist Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a phlebotomist in South Carolina?
South Carolina does not require a state-issued phlebotomy license, but most employers require a nationally recognized certification such as the Certified Phlebotomy Technician credential from the ASCP, NHA, or AMT. The typical path starts with completing an accredited phlebotomy training program at a community college or vocational school, followed by the required clinical hours and a certification exam. Employers across the state treat these credentials as a practical hiring standard even without a state mandate.
How much do phlebotomists make in South Carolina?
Phlebotomists in South Carolina earn a median of about $39,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,760 for the lowest 10% to over $47,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire phlebotomists in South Carolina?
South Carolina phlebotomist roles are posted by The Blood Connection, Labcorp, and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Large integrated health systems and national laboratory networks with a significant South Carolina footprint tend to post the most consistent volume of phlebotomy openings year-round.
Which South Carolina cities have the most phlebotomist jobs?
Columbia, Greenwood, and Spartanburg lead South Carolina in phlebotomist openings, driven by the concentration of major hospital campuses, outpatient lab networks, and specialty clinics in those metros. Columbia anchors the market as the state capital with flagship health system facilities, Greenville reflects the Upstate's rapid healthcare expansion, and Charleston's medical university complex generates consistent demand across draw and specimen processing roles.
Are there remote phlebotomist jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Phlebotomy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact for blood draws, so most positions are fully on-site. About 0% of phlebotomist openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those listings typically involve phlebotomy coordination, specimen data review, or training and education roles rather than active patient draws.
How can I get hired as a phlebotomist in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a phlebotomy training program at a South Carolina technical college, such as Midlands Technical College or Trident Technical College, which include supervised clinical hours that count toward certification requirements. Prisma Health and MUSC Health both bring on new graduates through structured lab aide and phlebotomy apprentice roles that provide supervised draw experience. Candidates transitioning from medical assistant or patient care technician positions also move into phlebotomy roles at many South Carolina outpatient clinics, with a national certification providing the clearest competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to phlebotomist jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to phlebotomist jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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