Phlebotomy Technician: Precision Blood Collection & Patient Care

Upperline Health Inc; Vero Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Diabetes & Endocrine Associates seeks a qualified phlebotomist to perform routine blood draws (venipuncture) and collect specimens following standard procedures. You will interact with patients, ensure accurate labeling, and maintain records per protocol.

Requires attention to detail, good communication, and ability to handle blood-borne pathogens with OSHA training. Work is in an interior clinical setting with potential lifting and standing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of related clinical/lab experience with 3 months practicum.
• Phlebotomy Certificate or LPN/RN licensure accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and routine blood draws.
• Interacts with patients to obtain information and explain procedures.
• Maintains positive patient identification and proper labeling.
• Processes, labels, and stores samples for analysis.
• Maintains inventory and stocks supplies on carts/ trays.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure compliance.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Blood handling

Communication skills

Record keeping

Regulatory compliance

Sterile procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certificate

MLT (ASCP) Certificate

LPN/RN Licensure

Job description

Receives procedural guidance from: Technical Supervisor and Medical Technologist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, to include venipuncture, using standard equipment such as vaccutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles.
• Interacts directly with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
• Utilizes standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification; records appropriate collection information in accordance with established protocol.
• Processes, labels, and stores blood samples for subsequent analysis.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, reordering as required; stocks supplies on carts and hand trays.
• Performs various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of recent, directly related experience to include 3 months practicum gained in a clinical, hospital, or laboratory setting.
OR

Phlebotomy Certificate, MLT (ASCP) Certificate, or LPN/RN Licensure appropriate to state in which employed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately complete and maintain administrative documents and records.
• Ability to understand and follow specific clinical protocol, specifications, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of sterile procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical and patient care regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful candidate must submit copies of current certification and/or licensure along with professional references.
• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• Diabetes & Endocrine Associates will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
• Moderate physical activity. May require physical effort including lifting up to 25 pounds and some extended periods of standing or walking.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Diabetes & Endocrine Associates provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

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