Compassionate Phlebotomy Technician: Patient Care & Lab Prep

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a phlebotomist to draw blood for various medical laboratory tests, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.

Responsibilities include verifying patient or donor identity for correct labeling, labeling samples for testing, and entering patient information into the database; you will assemble and maintain needles, test tubes, and blood vials, and keep work areas clean and sanitary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Professional certification preferred; required in some states.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
• Previous experience in behavioral healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from patients and 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 always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

Harboroaks in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a phlebotomist to draw blood for various medical laboratory tests, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.

Responsibilities include verifying patient or donor identity for correct labeling, labeling samples for testing, and entering patient information into the database; you will assemble and maintain needles, test tubes, and blood vials, and keep work areas clean and sanitary.