Full-Time Float Phlebotomist – Main Campus

Southcoast-Health-System-; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long term disability

401(k) with employer contribution

Supplemental insurance policies

PTO

holidays

bereavement leave

Job summary

SouthCoast Health is seeking a Full-Time Float Phlebotomist for our main campus in Savannah, GA. The role involves obtaining specimens and performing venipuncture following CLIA and OSHA guidelines to ensure accurate testing.

Responsibilities include proper patient identification, labeling, specimen handling, and collaboration with physicians and staff. A high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy training, and current BLS/CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; phlebotomy training preferred.
• Prefer associate degree or vocational school program in phlebotomy from an accredited institution.
• Prefer licensure, registry or certification such as ASCP.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and provide care instructions.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures.
• Identify and label specimens.
• Conduct laboratory tests on specimens.
• Communicate professionally with physicians, patients and coworkers.
• Maintain accurate patient logs with date, patient name, lab accession number, test ordered, and laboratory used.
• Follow billing procedures and proper sample handling as designated by the reference laboratory.
• Perform daily maintenance, quality control, and proficiency testing; review and report results.
• Document results and consult with Medical Technologist or Lab Manager when questions arise.

Skills

Safety procedures

Laboratory equipment handling

Specimen collection

Lab procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or phlebotomy program

ASCP certification/licensure

Job description

SouthCoast Health is seeking a Full-Time Float Phlebotomist for our main campus in Savannah, GA. The role involves obtaining specimens and performing venipuncture following CLIA and OSHA guidelines to ensure accurate testing.

Responsibilities include proper patient identification, labeling, specimen handling, and collaboration with physicians and staff. A high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy training, and current BLS/CPR certification are required.