Phlebotomist

Wealth Recruitment, LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealth Recruitment, LLC in Lakeland, FL seeks a skilled Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures, label and transport specimens, and support a fast-paced laboratory team.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, state-specific Phlebotomy certification, and 2+ years of phlebotomy experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected for patient records and workflows.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy certification may be state-specific.
• 2+ years of phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated venipuncture proficiency with straight and butterfly needles.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws with skill and care, ensuring patient comfort and accuracy.
• Collect, label, and store specimens per established protocols.
• Handle specimens including centrifuging, freezing, and packaging for transport.
• Verify test requisitions with computer labels to maintain accuracy.
• Explain procedures to patients and assist with specimen collections.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and record maintenance.
• Follow OSHA and DEP safety regulations and protocols.
• Update patient information with attention to detail.
• Assist with troubleshooting, training, and workflow improvements.
• Answer patient inquiries over the phone and provide results as needed.
• Attend required department trainings to stay up-to-date with best practices.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient care

Specimen handling

Documentation

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

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.