technician lab phlebotomist
About The Position
The Technician, Laboratory Phlebotomy performs routine and moderately complex blood and specimen collection activities across assigned patient settings. The role verifies patient identity and collection requirements, labels and transports specimens, and uses working knowledge to address routine collection issues while maintaining patient comfort and specimen integrity. It carries out defined clinical support processes under moderate supervision, handling routine and moderately non-routine situations and communicating with patients, members, and clinical staff. The Phlebotomist draws and collects blood, prepares samples for testing, verifies patient records, enters data into the system, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. The position also processes specimens, instructs patients on Coumadin, performs limited waived testing, and maintains sample integrity through identification and labeling using two identifiers. The work area, supplies, and cleanliness must be maintained. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 13691 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, Florida. The compensation range is $17.10 to $25.65. Actual compensation may depend on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.
Requirements
- Phlebotomy certification, M.A. certification, or a certificate from a phlebotomy program.
- At least 1 year of laboratory experience.
- Understanding of labeling and identification protocols, common laboratory tests, sample types, and vacutainers.
- Understanding of biohazard and OSHA safety regulations for medical offices, and universal precautions.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform painless venipuncture and capillary puncture for the Coumadin clinic.
- Identify patients according to protocol.
- Prepare samples for processing with the correct label and barcode, and inspect vials.
- Reconcile the outstanding sample report at the end of the day.
- Observe safety procedures and sample preparation requirements.
- Provide excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
- Verify patient records, enter data into the system, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Process specimens and demonstrate proper sample handling.
- Instruct patients on Coumadin and perform limited waived testing.
- Maintain sample integrity through identification and labeling using two identifiers.
- Maintain the work area, supplies, and cleanliness.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-paid basic life and short-term disability coverage after one year of full-time employment.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee discount programs, including Tickets at Work and cell phone discounts.
- Dependent Care FSA.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Critical illness coverage.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
