Lab Technician - Certified Phlebotomist

The Poverello Center, Inc.; Coral Estates (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Florida seeks a phlebotomist responsible for drawing blood samples, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining records. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a phlebotomy training program, and pass a national certification exam. The role requires interaction with patients, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols. This is an on-site position that involves working with a team to deliver quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program is required.
• Passing a national certification exam is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood samples from patients using various techniques.
• Label and transport specimens to laboratories for testing.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Verify patient identity before sample collection.
• Follow infection control procedures and use PPE appropriately.
• Prepare and maintain equipment for blood draws.
• Enter data into electronic health records systems.
• Manage patient appointments and workload during outreach events.

Skills

Venipuncture

Data entry

Patient care

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a phlebotomy training program

Job description

Responsibilities

• Draw blood samples from patients using venipuncture, heel stick, or finger stick techniques.
• Label, record, and transport specimens to laboratories for testing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, especially when working with children, elderly, or anxious individuals.
• Verify patient identity and ensure proper documentation before sample collection.
• Follow infection control procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.
• Creates a welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone in the STI clinic.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, including needles, vials, and tourniquets.
• Enter data into electronic health records (EHR) systems and manage specimen tracking.
• Correctly label samples.
• Manage appointments
• Field work during events or outreach.
• Prepares samples of Urine, Feces, and other body fluids and correctly labels them.
• Works closely with Dr., Nurse Practitioners and the clinic team to achieve healthy outcomes.

Qualifications

a high school diploma or GED, a high school diploma or GED, completion of a phlebotomy training program, and passing a national certification exam is Required.