Compassionate Phlebotomist - Patient-Focused Blood Draw

North Port Behavioral Health; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Port Behavioral Health in Florida is seeking a phlebotomist to draw blood for laboratory testing within a behavioral health setting.

You will verify patient identity, label samples, enter information into the database, and assemble/maintain instruments. Maintain a clean, sanitary workspace and provide empathetic, professional patient care; CPR and de-escalation certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available).

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from patients and blood donors.
• Verify patient/donor identity to ensure proper labeling of the blood sample.
• Label the drawn blood for testing and processing.
• Enter patient information into database.
• Assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes and blood vials.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitary.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers; resolve complaints; patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

North Port Behavioral Health in Florida is seeking a phlebotomist to draw blood for laboratory testing within a behavioral health setting.

You will verify patient identity, label samples, enter information into the database, and assemble/maintain instruments. Maintain a clean, sanitary workspace and provide empathetic, professional patient care; CPR and de-escalation certification are required.