Phlebotomist, Laboratory, PRN

Northwest Florida Community Hospital; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL is seeking a compassionate PRN Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team. The Phlebotomist will collect blood and other specimens, ensure patient safety, and deliver excellent service in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

This role requires strong venipuncture skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with patients of all ages. Prior phlebotomy experience and certification are preferred, along with a commitment to HIPAA and OSHA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy training program preferred.
• Previous hospital or clinical phlebotomy experience preferred.
• National phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all ages.
• Correctly identify patients using approved identification procedures.
• Label, process, and transport specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Ensure specimen quality and integrity for accurate testing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Practice proper infection prevention and universal precautions.
• Enter specimen information accurately into the laboratory information system.
• Assist with laboratory clerical duties as needed.
• Stock supplies and maintain inventory within the laboratory.
• Provide courteous, compassionate service to patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Follow all hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, OSHA standards, and laboratory procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Venipuncture

Communication

Compassion

Attention to detail

Prioritization

EMR skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training

Hospital/clinical phlebotomy experience

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

PRN Phlebotomist - Laboratory

Northwest Florida Community Hospital | Chipley, FL

Join Our Team!

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented PRN or "As Needed" Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood and other laboratory specimens from patients of all ages while ensuring patient safety, specimen integrity, and excellent customer service. This position works closely with laboratory personnel, nursing staff, and providers to support accurate and timely diagnostic testing.

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all ages.
• Correctly identify patients using approved identification procedures.
• Label, process, and transport specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Ensure specimen quality and integrity for accurate testing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Practice proper infection prevention and universal precautions.
• Enter specimen information accurately into the laboratory information system.
• Assist with laboratory clerical duties as needed.
• Stock supplies and maintain inventory within the laboratory.
• Provide courteous, compassionate service to patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Follow all hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, OSHA standards, and laboratory procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy training program preferred.
• Previous hospital or clinical phlebotomy experience preferred.
• National phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong venipuncture and specimen collection skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate with anxious patients.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Basic computer and electronic medical record skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

• PRN or "As Needed"
• Weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation may be required based on department needs.

Why Join Northwest Florida Community Hospital?

At Northwest Florida Community Hospital, you'll become part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional healthcare close to home. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, retirement opportunities, and professional growth in a community-focused hospital.

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.