Phlebotomist 2 - USFTGP Sun City

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Phlebotomist 2 collects and processes blood specimens in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role ensures accurate specimen labeling, documentation, and routing to the correct laboratory to support order accuracy and efficient workflow. Under the direction of the Phlebotomist Lead, this position supports lab operations by maintaining inventory, removing expired supplies, and promoting patient safety and engagement. The Phlebotomist explains procedures to patients, responds to clinical inquiries, assists with patient outreach as needed, and communicates changes in patient condition to appropriate clinical personnel. The position also uses point-of-care equipment and may perform EKGs as requested. Responsibilities include preparing patient charts at least 14 days before lab appointments; confirming the preferred laboratory according to insurance or practice-site standards; reviewing and coordinating orders; printing and verifying requisitions and patient labels; packaging and storing specimens according to organizational and laboratory requirements; and documenting completed procedures, charges, and encounter closure using the required departmental process. The position requires completion of a technical phlebotomy course, phlebotomy and Basic Life Support certifications, and at least one year of phlebotomy experience in a laboratory, ambulatory, or healthcare setting involving independent specimen collection. The employee must complete CAPS skills validation during onboarding and annually, and be able to validate clinical team members’ skills reviews.

Requirements

Completion of a technical program phlebotomy course.
Phlebotomy certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least one year of phlebotomy experience in a laboratory, ambulatory, or healthcare setting performing independent specimen collection.
Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques, specimen-handling standards, and regulatory requirements for safe and accurate blood collection.
Ability to accurately label, document, and route specimens.
Ability to maintain lab workflow and inventory, including identifying and removing expired supplies.
Strong communication and patient-interaction skills, including explaining procedures and responding to patient questions or concerns.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition, communicate findings to clinical staff, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Proficiency with point-of-care testing equipment, including the ability to perform EKGs when utilized.
Ability to complete CAPS skills validation during onboarding and annual competency reviews.
Ability to validate clinical team members’ skills reviews.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens using proper techniques and in compliance with hospital, laboratory, and regulatory standards.
Label specimens accurately and route them to the correct laboratory for processing and order accuracy.
Maintain an efficient lab schedule and support workflow throughout the shift.
Monitor lab inventory, remove expired supplies, and restock materials.
Explain blood draw procedures to patients and address questions.
Communicate with clinical staff and providers about patient needs, specimen concerns, and changes in patient condition.
Identify and escalate changes in patient condition to appropriate clinical personnel.
Operate point-of-care testing equipment and perform requested EKGs accurately and safely.
Document patient interactions, specimen information, and testing details according to established procedures.
Follow emergency and safety protocols and support a positive, safe patient experience.
Initiate chart preparation at least 14 days before lab appointments and confirm the preferred laboratory according to insurance or practice-site standards.
Review orders and communicate with the clinical team to place orders according to practice-site standards; change orders as appropriate for patient insurance or practice standards.
Release lab orders to print requisitions and labels, verify labels against the requisition and patient identity, and obtain the patient’s verbal confirmation.
Package and store specimens according to organizational standards and laboratory requirements.
After service completion, document the procedure using the departmental SmartPhrase, sign the note, add appropriate charges, and close the patient encounter.
Complete CAPS performance standards for skills validation during onboarding and annual competency reviews.
Validate clinical team members’ skills reviews.