Phlebotomist

Wealth Recruitment, LLC; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealth Recruitment, LLC is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our clinical team in Gainesville, FL. The role centers on accurate venipuncture, specimen collection, and meticulous labeling to support high-quality laboratory results.

You'll work closely with a fast-paced team, maintain strict safety and cleanliness standards, and communicate procedures clearly to patients. A phlebotomy certification and a High School diploma are required, with 2+ years in a lab or hospital setting preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy certification is required.
• At least 2 years of phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws with skill and care, ensuring patient comfort and accuracy.
• Collect, label, and store specimens per established protocols.
• Handle specimens with centrifugation, freezing, and transport packaging as needed.
• Verify test requisitions with computer labels to maintain accuracy.
• Explain procedures to patients courteously and assist with collections.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment; perform decontamination and maintenance logs.
• Follow OSHA and DEP safety regulations and protocols.
• Update patient information with attention to detail.
• Assist with troubleshooting, training, and workflow improvements.
• Respond to patient inquiries by phone and provide lab results as needed.
• Attend required department trainings to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Venipuncture techniques

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our team. This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation of our laboratory. This position involves a blend of hands-on patient interaction, meticulous sample handling, and collaboration with a high-energy team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws with skill and care, ensuring patient comfort and accuracy.
• Collect, label, and store specimens as per established protocols.
• Execute specimen handling tasks, including centrifuging, freezing, and packaging for transport.
• Verify all test requisitions with computer labels to maintain accuracy.
• Explain procedures to patients courteously, assisting with specimen collections (blood, urine, fecal).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by performing decontamination and recording maintenance.
• Follow all OSHA and DEP safety regulations and protocols.
• Update and manage patient information with attention to detail.
• Assist with troubleshooting, training, and recommending improvements to workflow.
• Answer patient inquiries over the phone and provide laboratory results as needed.
• Attend required department trainings to stay up-to-date with best practices.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Phlebotomy certification (state-specific if applicable).

2+ years of phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.