Phlebotomist, PRN Day

Kindred Healthcare • Melbourne, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 58-bed hospital offering extended recovery care. With 47 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, it provides 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. The 11-bed ARU is designed for patients recovering from debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. The hospital is located off of NASA Boulevard on the outskirts of downtown Melbourne.

Requirements

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• HS Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
• Current BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• State license/registration as required by state
• Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.
• Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED