Phlebotomist, Full Time Day

ScionHealth; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a Phlebotomist for full-time day shift in St. Petersburg, FL. The role involves venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and basic clerical lab duties under the guidance of Lab leadership.

The position requires HS diploma, formal phlebotomy training, and current BLS certification, with preference for prior acute care phlebotomy or MA venipuncture experience.

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
• Current BLS required.
• State license/registration as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture as ordered, ensuring accuracy for testing.
• Explain collection procedures and provide test information to reduce patient anxiety.
• Label and record test tubes, logs, and paperwork.
• Maintain venipuncture trays and supplies; keep work areas clean and stocked.
• Use the laboratory information system to document specimen collection and manifests.
• Perform clerical lab duties as directed by Lab Manager/Director.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

English (fluent)

Computer literacy

Attendance

Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state

Job description

Phlebotomist, Full Time Day

Job Number: 555616

Schedule: M-F 3am - 11:30am

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.

Job: Laboratory/Radiology

Primary Location: FL-St. Petersburg-Kindred Hosp - St. Petersburg

Organization: 4611 - Kindred Hosp - St. Petersburg

Shift: Day