Phlebotomy Technician I/Night shift

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Laboratory in Florida is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform routine blood collections under supervision in the Preanalytical Laboratory Services. You will collect samples from all age groups, including neonates and infants, and support specimen processing.

The role emphasizes accurate patient identification, strong communication with patients and healthcare staff, and adherence to safety and care standards across age groups.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a vocational phlebotomy program or 3 months experience.
• Ability to interact with patients, staff and healthcare providers.
• Knowledge to work in Specimen Processing and Receiving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Patient ID systems

Specimen processing

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/