Phlebotomist

Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and assist with various laboratory tasks. The role requires collecting blood specimens in compliance with protocols, explaining procedures to patients, and maintaining the cleanliness of work areas.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, formal Phlebotomy training, and strong communication skills. The position supports a collaborative environment focused on patient care and requires good attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of blood test requirements and venipuncture techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture.
• Explain collection procedures to patients.
• Label and record test tubes and logs.
• Maintain work area and order supplies.
• Assist in laboratory functions as required.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Clerical work

Laboratory information system

Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Tools

Blood collection tubes

Computer systems

Job description

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.

Essential Functions

• Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• HS Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.

Licenses/Certifications

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• State license/registration as required by state
• Current BLS required.

Experience

• Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.