Phlebotomy Technician I

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Phlebotomy Department in Sarasota, FL. You will perform routine blood collections across all age groups, including neonates, under supervision, and contribute to specimen processing.

You’ll work within the Preanalytical Laboratory Services framework to ensure accurate patient identification and sample handling. The role requires a vocational phlebotomy program or at least three months of experience, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training or three months’ experience.
• Strong patient communication and care skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine blood collection on all age groups, including neonates.
• Assist in Specimen Processing and Receiving area.
• Provide age-appropriate care and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Department

Phlebotomy

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Manager, Preanalytical Laboratory Services and Phlebotomy Supervisors, performs all duties of Phlebotomist responsibilities including routine blood collection on all age groups to include neonates and infants. In addition, demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to function in Specimen Processing and Receiving area of the Laboratory. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients’ in assigned area.

Required Qualifications

• - Require graduate of a vocational program in phlebotomy or three (3) months experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Prefer demonstrated knowledge of all relevant computer skills as needed for patient ID system and specimen processing functions.
• - Prefer demonstrated ability to interact successfully with patients, staff and other healthcare providers and excellent communication skills.
• - Prefer the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Preferred License and Certs

FDL: Valid Driver's License

Night shift 9pm to 7:30am 10 hour shifts rotating every other weekend and major holidays

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/