Compassionate Phlebotomist: Accurate Blood Draws

Community Health Systems; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Milton, FL is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring patient safety and accurate identification throughout the process.

The role requires 0–2 years of phlebotomy experience, adherence to safety standards, and effective communication with patients and staff. The position is full-time, day shift, at the Milton facility.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following policies to ensure accuracy.
• Ensures positive patient identification by labeling specimens at bedside.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity.
• Explains procedures to patients to ensure a positive experience.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace per safety standards.
• Documents patient and specimen information in the lab system per regulatory requirements.
• Collects timed specimens as ordered and prioritizes tasks to meet clinical needs.
• Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including rejections and recollections as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to clarify orders and communicate specimen status.

Skills

Blood collection

Patient communication

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Community Health Systems in Milton, FL is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring patient safety and accurate identification throughout the process.

The role requires 0–2 years of phlebotomy experience, adherence to safety standards, and effective communication with patients and staff. The position is full-time, day shift, at the Milton facility.