Phlebotomist, Full Time

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Phlebotomist position. The role requires flexibility to cover night shifts every other weekend. The phlebotomist must be proficient in venipuncture attempts with a 98% success rate, ensuring appropriate specimen collection for required tests. Strict adherence to patient identification and specimen labeling protocols is essential, understanding the consequences of any deviation. The position also involves taking a leadership role in orienting and training new associates and students. The phlebotomist must demonstrate consistent ability to perform venipunctures on patients of all age groups, including infants and children, and perform all collections in a timely manner. Knowledge of proper utilization of various collection equipment is also required.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED