Phlebotomist

Encompass Health • Sarasota, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining satisfactory blood specimens and for assisting in performing routine analysis by performing; clerical, computer and limited technical duties. Incumbent is subject to weekends, holidays and on-call duty as assigned.

Requirements

• Phlebotomy training course completion
• Basic computer skills
• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and ability push/pull up to 50 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
• Ability to ambulate to and from other departments.
• Ability to recognize colors.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Meets established attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy registered (American Society of Clinical Pathologist or other accepting certifying agency) preferred
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Obtaining satisfactory blood specimens
• Assisting in performing routine analysis by performing clerical, computer and limited technical duties
• Work weekends, holidays and on-call duty as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees