Phlebotomist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

• Performs a variety of routine aseptic blood drawing procedures, including venipuncture, using standard equipment such as vaccutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles
• Interacts directly with the patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation
• Utilizes standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification; records appropriate collection information in accordance with established protocol
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity
• Initials, dates, and times all collections as necessary.
• Processes, labels, and stores blood samples for subsequent analysis
• Prepares test order forms as necessary.
• Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, as well as safety practices
• Maintains inventory of supplies, reordering as required; stocks supplies on carts and hand trays
• Performs various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations
• May be assigned to various clinical areas to assist with specimen processing and testing procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Full-time Position, Monday – Friday

Location Address

121 Whitehall Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32086

Additional Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of office practices, organization policies, and medical terminology
• Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of appropriate blood processing and handling procedures
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills; strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software, Microsoft WORD, and Internet programs
• Good reading and writing skills; ability to write and interpret basic correspondence, instructions, and memos
• Ability to communicate both effectively and professionally with location staff, patients, and the general public
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of practice and/or patient information

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• If not already a certified phlebotomist or without state licensure, must have at least one year of recent, directly related experience, including three months of practice gained in a clinical, hospital, or laboratory setting