Job Opening: Phlebotomist I - Laboratory Medicine

*POSITION SUMMARY * Provides quality phlebotomy service and laboratory stewardship by ensuring optimal support of laboratory testing activities through timely, accurate specimen collection and preparation. Deals with customers in a friendly, courteous, professional, and appropriate manner.

*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES * • Complies with all Health First, Health First Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements. • Complies with policies, procedures, processes in the collection and processing of patient specimens and provision of patient services, including offsite phlebotomy services as applicable. • Meets goals and shows commitment to continuous improvement of performance metrics developed to provide quality patient care. • Assures valid patient results as evidenced by zero patient orsample identification errors in the pre-analytical and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures per evaluation period. • Demonstrates the appropriate skillsets as determined by Competency Assessments. • Performs basic computer skills pertinent to job performance. • Meets departmental staffing demands (i.e., holidays, weekends, coverage for illness and/or emergencies, reduced operations, increased workload) per department expectations and demonstrates effective time management. • Complies with the Health First I-Care values and demonstrates effective communication with co-workers and management to include proper escalation when necessary. • Performs Point of Care Testing (POC) on the lab menu at the assigned site, correctly and in a timely manner, if applicable. • Participate in Proficiency Testing as determined by state regulations, if applicable. • Assists with the performance of lab registration, insurance eligibilities, authorizations, and payments, if applicable. • Additional duties as assigned by laboratory administration

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * • Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent with one year of venipuncture experience, or high school diploma or equivalent with proof of completion/letter from a phlebotomy training program provided within the first 90 days of employment. Medical certificates that include phlebotomy training may be considered. • Certification: Current AHA BLS certification and maintained • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong computer skills, excellent customer service skills, good oral and written communication skills, ability to prioritize and organize work.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * • Ability to adapt to a combination of sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift. • Ability to push wheelchairs, stretcher, and beds. • Ability to be flexible in covering required shifts (mandatory overtime). • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted, several times a day. • Willing and able to work with bio-hazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines. • Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks. • Must be able to pass a colorblind test. • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. • Must be able to sit and operate a computer

Job: *Technicians

Organization: *Viera Hospital Inc

Title: Phlebotomist I - Laboratory Medicine

Location: Florida - Brevard County-Viera

Requisition ID: 072488