MS/Phlebotomist

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The MS/Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy on patients of all ages and acuity levels using established procedures and safety devices. The role ensures accurate specimen identification and integrity, precise and timely aliquoting and separation, and determines whether specimens meet requirements. The position reports patient results to appropriate clients through charting, telephone, fax, modem, or computer, and ensures accurate entry of patient demographic and insurance information. The role also handles daily billing operations; sends specimens to reference laboratories and receives their results; provides laboratory reception and general clerical support; performs routine centrifuge maintenance and supply inventory; assists and provides information to outreach locations; and supports the Section Head and other Laboratory staff as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages and acuity levels using established procedures and safety devices.
Ensure accurate specimen identification and integrity, and precisely and promptly aliquot and separate specimens.
Understand specimen requirements and determine the appropriateness of specimens received.
Report patient results to the appropriate client by charting, telephone, fax, modem, or computer.
Accurately enter patient demographics and insurance information.
Handle daily billing operations.
Send specimens to reference laboratories and receive results from them.
Provide reception and general clerical duties for the laboratory.
Perform routine centrifuge maintenance and inventory supplies.
Provide assistance and information to outreach locations.
Assist the Section Head and other Laboratory staff as needed.