Phlebotomy Technician I

Sarasota Memorial Hospital; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Venice, FL seeks a Phlebotomist to perform routine blood collection across all age groups, including neonates when required, under supervision of the Preanalytical Laboratory Services Manager and Phlebotomy Supervisors. You will also provide care in the Specimen Processing and Receiving area, and apply age-appropriate patient care skills.

This role emphasizes accurate labeling, safety, and compassionate patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a phlebotomy vocational program or have three months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine blood collection on all age groups, including neonates and infants.
• Demonstrate ability to function in Specimen Processing and Receiving areas.
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients in assigned area.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Patient ID system

Job description

Department

Laboratory

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

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/