Phlebotomist I - Phlebotomy and Lab Support

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality phlebotomy service and laboratory stewardship by ensuring optimal support of laboratory testing activities through timely, accurate specimen collection and preparation. Deals with customers in a friendly, courteous, professional, and appropriate manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of venipuncture experience.
• Or high school diploma or equivalent with proof of completion/letter from a phlebotomy training program provided within the first 90 days of employment.
• Medical certificates that include phlebotomy training may be considered.
• Current AHA BLS certification and maintained.
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all Health First, Health First Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements.
• Complies with policies, procedures, processes in the collection and processing of patient specimens and provision of patient services, including offsite phlebotomy services as applicable.
• Meets goals and shows commitment to continuous improvement of performance metrics developed to provide quality patient care.
• Assures valid patient results as evidenced by zero patient or sample identification errors in the pre-analytical and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures per evaluation period.
• Demonstrates the appropriate skillsets as determined by Competency Assessments.
• Performs basic computer skills pertinent to job performance.
• Meets departmental staffing demands (i.e., holidays, weekends, coverage for illness and/or emergencies, reduced operations, increased workload) per department expectations and demonstrates effective time management.
• Complies with the Health First I-Care values and demonstrates effective communication with co-workers and management to include proper escalation when necessary.
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POC) on the lab menu at the assigned site, correctly and in a timely manner, if applicable.
• Participate in Proficiency Testing as determined by state regulations, if applicable.
• Assists with the performance of lab registration, insurance eligibilities, authorizations, and payments, if applicable.
• Additional duties as assigned by laboratory administration.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution.
• Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates.
• Different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results.
• It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED