Technician, Laboratory Phlebotomy

Millennium Physician Group; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical coverage

Life & Disability

401(k) match

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Dependent Care FSA

Voluntary Life

Long-term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Millennium Physician Group in Florida is seeking a Phlebotomist II to collect blood samples from patients, label specimens accurately, and prepare them for testing in accordance with quality and safety standards.

Requirements include a phlebotomy certification and 2+ years of lab experience; ability to operate independently in a fast-paced setting; and the capability to guide new phlebotomists. We offer comprehensive benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of labeling/ID protocol and common lab tests.
• Understanding OSHA safety regulations and universal precautions.
• Ability to interpret miscellaneous orders and guide new phlebotomists.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs painless venipuncture and capillary puncture for the Coumadin clinic.
• Identifies patient following protocol.
• Prepares samples with correct label and barcode and inspects vials.
• Reconciles outstanding sample report at day’s end.
• Observe safety procedures and sample prep.
• Support and guide in day-to-day activities.
• Clean up old orders and compare orders in Copia, identifying duplicates.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Copia

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Phlebotomist II is responsible for drawing and collecting blood samples from patients and preparing these specimens for testing, while adhering to quality standards to ensure compliance and accuracy in the specimen collection process.

How Will You Make An Impact & Requirements

Responsibilities

• Performs painless venipuncture and capillary puncture for the Coumadin clinic
• Identifies patient following protocol.
• Prepares samples for processing w/correct label and bar code and inspects vials
• Reconciles outstanding sample report at day’s end.
• Observe safety procedures and sample prep.
• Support and guide in day-to-day activities.
• Clean up old orders and combine orders in Copia, know which tests are duplicates and which are necessary for measures.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification or M.A. certification or certificate from a phlebotomy program.
• 2+ years of experience in Lab.
• Understand labeling/ID protocol, and knowledge of common lab tests, sample types, and vacutainers.
• Understand Biohazard, OSHA safety regulations for medical offices, and Universal precautions.
• Knowledge of test requirements and how to search Quest/LabCorp for esoteric tests.
• Ability to interpret miscellaneous order
• Ability to guide and observe new phlebotomists
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO & 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Basic Life & Short Term Disability coverage (goes into effect after 1 year of full-time employment)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Wellness
• Other Employee Discount programs like Tickets at Work and cell phone discounts
• Other benefits: Dependent Care FSA, Voluntary Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and more

Why Millennium?

Millennium Physician Group is one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with healthcare providers throughout Florida.

At Millennium Physician Group, you will find an organization that focuses on family and building a strong network of people to care for the communities we serve. We are always searching for employees who have a strong customer service attitude, fantastic teamwork skills and a willing smile ready to share.

Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual, and help you grow in your role with Millennium Physician Group.

If you are interested in joining an organization that puts an emphasis on team work and family, then Millennium Physician Group is the right choice.