Acute Care Phlebotomist — Fast-Paced Hospital Draws

Baptist Health Care; Jay (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Jay, FL is seeking an Acute Care Phlebotomist to join a high‑paced hospital setting, including emergency departments and ICU environments. The role focuses on proficient venipuncture, accurate specimen labeling, patient identification, and safe specimen processing in accordance with infection control protocols.

You will draw blood from adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, document in LIS/EMR, train teammates, and help maintain a sterile workflow while prioritizing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• 1 year Phlebotomy experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
• Organizes assigned work and ensures the workload is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Operates assigned equipment, performs any required maintenance and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
• Cross-trained in all areas. Trains new team members on all technology relevant to their area. Helps team members when needed to ensure an orderly workflow.
• Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including those with difficult veins.
• Verifies patient identity and ensure accuracy in labeling to prevent mislabeling.
• Maintains a sterile work environment and follow infection control protocols.
• Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter test orders and documentation.
• Explains procedures to patients, alleviate anxiety, and monitor patient comfort during the draw.
• Prepares, processes, and transports specimens, often utilizing pneumatic tube systems.
• Emphasis on patient experience.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

LIS

Job description

Baptist Health Care in Jay, FL is seeking an Acute Care Phlebotomist to join a high‑paced hospital setting, including emergency departments and ICU environments. The role focuses on proficient venipuncture, accurate specimen labeling, patient identification, and safe specimen processing in accordance with infection control protocols.

You will draw blood from adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, document in LIS/EMR, train teammates, and help maintain a sterile workflow while prioritizing