Phlebotomist

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood draws and ensure specimen integrity. This role requires no prior experience but values job-related experience. Ideal candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, maintaining accurate patient demographics, and sending specimens to laboratories. Candidates must demonstrate precision and a strong understanding of specimen requirements. The role is integral to our laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• No training or experience required, but one year of job-related experience preferred.
• Must have valid state driver license and 2 years of licensed driving experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on all age and acuity levels.
• Ensure accurate specimen identification and integrity.
• Report patient results via various methods.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Clerical duties

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

Required Education:

High School graduate or equivalent

Required Experience:

No training or experience required. One (1) year of job-related experience (including phlebotomy) preferred

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Incumbent operates a TMH vehicle and requires a valid state driver license. Required to be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age and with a minimum of two (2) years of licensed driving experience. Required to provide a seven (7)‑year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) prior to employment. Will have received no more than two (2) minor violations in the past three (3) years and zero (0) major violations in the past five (5) years

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy on all age and acuity levels using established procedures and safety devices; ensure accurate specimen identification and integrity; responsible for assuring that all aliquoting and separation is done with precision and accuracy on a timely basis; must have an understanding of specimen requirements and be able to determine appropriateness of specimens received; responsible for reporting of patient results to the appropriate client by charting, telephone, fax, modem or computer; responsible for assuring accurate input of patient demographics and insurance information.

Behavioral Criteria: Responsible for daily billing operations, responsible for sending specimens to and receiving results from reference laboratories, professionally answers phones, provides reception and general clerical duties for the laboratory; performs routine centrifuge maintenance and inventory of supplies, provides assistance and information to outreach locations; assists Section Head and other Laboratory staff as needed.

Reports: Med Lab Section Head, Phlebotomist/Lead, and Senior Med Tech.

Supervises: None