Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is looking for a Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy tasks across various age groups. The role includes ensuring specimen integrity and reporting patient results accurately. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and be a minimum of 21 years old, with an emphasis on attention to detail and customer service.

This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and a commitment to providing quality care in the community.

Qualifications

• No training or experience required; 1 year of job-related experience preferred.
• Must have a valid state driver license and meet driving record criteria.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on all age and acuity levels using established procedures.
• Ensure accurate specimen identification and report patient results efficiently.
• Perform routine centrifuge maintenance and manage inventory of supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

How You'll Make an Impact

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

What You’ll Need to Apply

• 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

Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.

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.

TMH 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.