Overview

Join a reputable clinical setting in the region as a Phlebotomist specializing in blood collection and specimen preparation. This role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality care by effectively drawing blood samples and ensuring specimen integrity, all within a supportive healthcare environment. If you are detail-oriented, compassionate, and skilled in phlebotomy, this position is an excellent fit for your expertise.

Responsibilities

– Perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles, ensuring patient comfort and safety
– Collect, label, and store specimens such as blood, urine, or fecal samples following established procedures
– Explain the venipuncture and specimen collection processes clearly and courteously to patients
– Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes accurately
– Centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens for transport according to protocol
– Record maintenance data, update patient information, and ensure specimen labeling accuracy
– Check test requisitions against patient scripts to guarantee correctness
– Store samples at appropriate temperatures and follow protocols to maintain specimen integrity
– Comply with OSHA and Department of Environmental Protection regulations, including proper PPE use
– Attend annual department training and stay current on laboratory procedures
– Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results as needed
– Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including specimen decontamination and equipment maintenance

Required Skills

– Proven experience performing blood draws and specimen collection
– Knowledge of laboratory procedures including centrifuging, labeling, and specimen storage
– Ability to explain procedures clearly and courteously to patients
– Familiarity with specimen packaging, labeling, and transport protocols
– Understanding of OSHA and other regulatory standards related to laboratory safety
– Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
– Good communication skills for patient interaction and record-keeping

Additional Skills & Requirements

– Certified or licensed phlebotomist preferred; certification in phlebotomy is a plus
– Experience working in a clinical laboratory or healthcare setting is preferred
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
– Flexibility to work various shifts, including occasional evenings or weekends
– High school diploma or equivalent required; formal phlebotomy training preferred
– Prior experience with specimen handling, including centrifuging and proper temperature storage, is beneficial

Take the next step in your healthcare career by applying today. We’re seeking dedicated professionals who are committed to providing excellent patient care and precise laboratory specimen collection.

About Us: All Medical Personnel streamlines hiring to get you back to the work you love. Established in 1990, our staffing business lines place locum tenens, travel nursing, allied health, and clinical laboratory professionals from coast-to-coast. We believe in focusing and uplifting the hiring process, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges you face. We are here to ensure each experience with us is simplified, elevated, and impactful, for you and your patient.

Florida Background Screening Requirement: Certain Florida assignments require a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse before placement. Learn more about the screening process and requirements at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com