Phlebotomist I - Laboratory Medicine

Health First Careers•Brevard County, FL

About The Position

Provides quality phlebotomy service and laboratory stewardship by supporting laboratory testing 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, as well as applicable federal and state accreditation requirements. Duties may include offsite phlebotomy services, point-of-care testing, participation in proficiency testing, and assistance with laboratory registration, insurance eligibility, authorizations, and payments when applicable. The role also requires meeting departmental staffing demands, including coverage needs, and performing additional duties assigned by laboratory administration.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of venipuncture experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and proof of completion or a letter from 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.
Flexibility to 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 and operate a computer.

Nice To Haves

Medical certificates that include phlebotomy training may be considered.

Responsibilities

Follow Health First and Health First Laboratory policies and procedures and applicable federal and state accreditation requirements.
Collect and process patient specimens and provide patient services, including offsite phlebotomy services when applicable.
Meet performance goals and contribute to continuous improvement of patient-care metrics.
Ensure accurate patient and sample identification throughout pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory procedures.
Demonstrate skills as determined by competency assessments.
Perform basic computer tasks pertinent to the role.
Meet departmental staffing needs, including holidays, weekends, illness or emergency coverage, reduced operations, and increased workload; manage time effectively.
Demonstrate Health First I-Care values and communicate effectively with coworkers and management, escalating concerns when necessary.
Perform assigned point-of-care testing correctly and promptly, when applicable.
Participate in proficiency testing as required by state regulations, when applicable.
Assist with laboratory registration, insurance eligibility checks, authorizations, and payments, when applicable.
Perform additional duties as assigned by laboratory administration.