Phlebotomist I - Laboratory Medicine

Health First Careers•Viera West, FL

About The Position

Provides quality phlebotomy service and laboratory stewardship by supporting laboratory testing activities through timely, accurate specimen collection and preparation. Interacts with customers in a friendly, courteous, professional, and appropriate manner. The position follows Health First and Health First Laboratory policies and procedures and applicable federal and state accreditation requirements. It may include offsite phlebotomy services, point-of-care testing, proficiency testing, and support for laboratory registration, insurance eligibility, authorizations, and payments as applicable. Schedule: full-time, day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of venipuncture experience, or proof of completion of a phlebotomy training program within the first 90 days of employment.
Current AHA BLS certification, maintained.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize work.
Ability to adapt to sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
Ability to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
Ability to flexibly cover required shifts, including mandatory overtime.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted several times a day.
Willingness and ability to work with biohazardous or toxic materials while following OSHA guidelines.
Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform clinical tasks.
Ability to pass a colorblind test.
Ability to stand for extended periods and sit while operating a computer.

Nice To Haves

Medical certificates that include phlebotomy training may be considered.

Responsibilities

Follow Health First and Health First Laboratory policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state accreditation requirements.
Collect and process patient specimens and provide patient services, including offsite phlebotomy services as applicable.
Meet performance goals and support continuous improvement in patient-care metrics.
Help ensure valid patient results by avoiding patient or sample identification errors in pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory procedures.
Demonstrate appropriate skills as assessed through competency evaluations.
Use basic computer skills needed for job performance.
Meet departmental staffing needs, including holidays, weekends, illness or emergency coverage, reduced operations, and increased workload, and manage time effectively.
Follow Health First I-Care values and communicate effectively with coworkers and management, escalating issues when necessary.
Perform point-of-care testing on the laboratory menu at the assigned site accurately and promptly, if applicable.
Participate in proficiency testing as required by state regulations, if applicable.
Assist with laboratory registration, insurance eligibility, authorizations, and payments, if applicable.
Perform additional duties as assigned by laboratory administration.