Phlebotomy Technician I- Jay Hospital/PRN

Baptist Health Care; Jay (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomy Technician to perform essential phlebotomy functions, including obtaining blood specimens and conducting EKGs. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to maintain high-quality standards while interacting with patients. Join a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving lives in northwest Florida and south Alabama, where you will be part of a large team dedicated to excellence in patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing phlebotomy procedures and EKGs.
• Ability to maintain specimen quality and organize workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures according to established policies.
• Identify patients and label specimen tubes accurately.
• Maintain equipment and ensure high specimen quality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Identification

Clerical Duties

EKGs

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Venipuncture Equipment

Specimen Tubes

Job description

Job Description

The Phlebotomy Technician performs phlebotomy functions including, but not limited to, obtaining blood specimens by reviewing test orders, reading patient identification, performing venipunctures and fingersticks, initialing, dating, and noting times of collection and results; notifying physicians of abnormal results. This position also performs related clerical duties.

Responsibilities

1. Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
2. Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
3. Organizes assigned work and ensures the workload is completed accurately and timely.
4. Ensures the proper information is provided on the requisition.
5. Maintains high specimen quality.
6. Operates assigned equipment, performs maintenance, and conducts procedures safely as instructed.
7. Maintains equipment according to department standards.
8. Acts as a receptionist, greets patients, and answers phones in the lab.
9. Performs EKGs according to established procedures.
10. Adapts readily to changes in assignment and performs work of equal or higher skill and responsibility as needed.

This role may also involve performing work of a lesser responsibility when required by workload demands.

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 includes three 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. We maintain a policy that prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other categories protected by law.