AddressThe Phlebotomy Technician performs phlebotomy functions including, but not limited to; obtains blood specimens by reviewing test orders, reading patient identification, performing venipunctures and fingerstick, initialing, dating, and noting times of collection. and results; notifying physician of abnormal results. This position performs related clerical duties.
Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
- Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
- Organizes assigned work and ensures the workload is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensure the proper information is provided on the requisition.
- Maintains high specimen quality.
- Operates assigned equipment, performs any required maintenance and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
- Will act as a receptionist, greet patients, and answer phones in the lab.
- Crossed trained in all areas. Trains new team members on all technology relevant to their area. Helps team members when needed to ensure an orderly workflow.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Minimum Work Experience
- 1-3 years Phlebotomy experience Required
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Must have a proven track record of dependability and reliability, and be flexible in meeting various work schedule requirements.
- Must demonstrate initiative, time management, leadership, and other characteristics of a good role model.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must be able to exercise good judgment, and remain calm and professional in a high stress environment.
- Must display teamwork and teambuilding characteristics.
- Must have excellent communication skills (one on one/group setting interaction, via telephone or computer email).
- Ability to learn and utilize new information technology.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Computer Skills: word processing skills using Windows based.
- Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
- Ability to work at least once a month to work different shift/location.
- Ability to collect blood on nine (9) patients an hour if workload requires.
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.
