Phlebotomy Technician I/Afternoons

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

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Florida is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform routine blood collection across age groups, including neonates and infants, under supervision of the Preanalytical Laboratory Services Manager and Phlebotomy Supervisors.

The role requires completion of a vocational phlebotomy program or at least three months of experience, strong communication, ability to work with minimal supervision, and basic computer skills for patient ID and specimen processing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a vocational program in phlebotomy or three months experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine blood collection on patients of all ages, including neonates and infants.
• Demonstrate knowledge to function in Specimen Processing and Receiving area.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Minimal supervision

Education

Vocational phlebotomy program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Specimen processing software

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/