Phlebotomist

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for ensuring specimen collection is appropriate for the required tests, adhering strictly to patient identification and specimen labeling protocols. This role involves taking a leadership position in training new associates and students, and demonstrating proficiency in venipunctures across all age groups, including infants and children. The Phlebotomist must perform all collections in a timely manner and possess knowledge of various collection equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved Phlebotomy program and/or have a minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience in an acute care hospital.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Proficient at 98% of venipuncture attempts.
• Assures that specimen collected is appropriate to test required (collect tube, amount of blood).
• Follows protocol for patient identification and specimen labeling at all times.
• Understands consequence of deviation from protocol.
• Takes a leadership role in orientation and training of new Associates and students.
• Demonstrates consistent ability to perform venipunctures on infants and children as well as adults.
• Performs all collections in timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper utilization of various types of equipment, i.e., syringe, butterflies, lancets, vacutainers, blood culture equipment.

What This Job Offers

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