Phlebotomy Technician - Acute/Evening

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL seeks an Acute Care Phlebotomist to collect blood samples in fast-paced hospital settings, including EDs and ICUs. You will perform venipuncture, labeling, patient identification, and specimen handling with strict infection control.

The role emphasizes patient experience, accurate documentation in LIS/EMR, and collaboration with the care team. Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year phlebotomy experience; training provided for cross-coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
• Organizes assigned work and ensures the workload is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains high specimen quality.
• Operates assigned equipment and performs maintenance as needed.
• Cross-trained and trains new team members on relevant technology.
• Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including difficult veins.
• Verifies patient identity and labeling accuracy to prevent mislabeling.
• Maintains a sterile work environment and follows infection control protocols.
• Uses LIS/EMR to enter test orders and documentation.
• Explains procedures to patients, alleviates anxiety, and monitors comfort during draws.
• Prepares, processes, and transports specimens using pneumatic tube systems.
• Emphasis on patient experience.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient identification

LIS/EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

LIS/EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

The Acute Care Phlebotomist works in high-paced hospital environments, emergency departments, or ICU settings to collect blood samples from critically ill or hospitalized patients. Key responsibilities include proficient venipuncture, accurate specimen labeling, patient identification, and processing, while ensuring strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols

Job Description

The Acute Care Phlebotomist works in high-paced hospital environments, emergency departments, or ICU settings to collect blood samples from critically ill or hospitalized patients. Key responsibilities include proficient venipuncture, accurate specimen labeling, patient identification, and processing, while ensuring strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
• Organizes assigned work and ensures the workload is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains high specimen quality.
• Operates assigned equipment, performs any required maintenance and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
• Cross-trained in all areas. Trains new team members on all technology relevant to their area. Helps team members when needed to ensure an orderly workflow.
• Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including those with difficult veins.
• Verifies patient identity and ensure accuracy in labeling to prevent mislabeling.
• Maintains a sterile work environment and follow infection control protocols.
• Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter test orders and documentation.
• Explains procedures to patients, alleviate anxiety, and monitor patient comfort during the draw.
• Prepares, processes, and transports specimens, often utilizing pneumatic tube systems.
• Emphasis on patient experience,

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year Phlebotomy experience Preferred

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse