Phlebotomist

Florida-Health-Care-Plans; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida-Health-Care-Plans is seeking a Phlebotomist to identify optimal specimen collection methods and prepare samples for testing. You will perform screening procedures and ensure accurate, timely handling of specimens for diverse patient groups.

The ideal candidate has strong English communication, calm professionalism in stressful situations, and meticulous attention to detail. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience in a medical facility, OR 6 months experience with a diploma in Phlebotomy.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Clear English communication skills both written and oral required.
• Filing, typing and computer skills required.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by telephone.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Previous phlebotomy experience with newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify the best method for retrieving specimens.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
• Perform screening procedures.

Skills

CPR certification

English communication

Filing/typing/computer skills

Calm under stress

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Independent work

Experience with diverse patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year phlebotomy experience OR 6 months plus diploma

Job description

A Phlebotomist serves patients/members by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One-year experience as a phlebotomist in a medical facility required, OR a minimum of six months experience as a phlebotomist in a medical facility accompanied by a diploma in Phlebotomy required
• CPR certification required within 90 days of employment
• Clear English communication skills both written and oral required
• Filing, typing and computer skills required.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by telephone
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Previous Phlebotomy experience with Newborn, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients preferred.