Phlebotomist

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting for an experienced Phlebotomist for our busy St. Augustine Office. The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing a variety of blood-drawing techniques, including venipuncture, in order to collect blood specimens from patients to be used for laboratory procedures. This position interacts directly with the patient to obtain background information, explain procedures, and collect the required specimen. In addition to blood collection, the Phlebotomist also maintains inventory and restocks supplies, prepares test order forms, processes, labels, and stores all blood samples, and performs any other necessary tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Performs a variety of routine aseptic blood drawing procedures, including venipuncture, using standard equipment such as vaccutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles
• Interacts directly with the 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
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity
• Initials, dates, and times all collections as necessary.
• Processes, labels, and stores blood samples for subsequent analysis
• Prepares test order forms as necessary.
• Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, as well as safety practices
• 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
• May be assigned to various clinical areas to assist with specimen processing and testing procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Full-time Position, Monday - Friday

Location Address: 121 Whitehall Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32086

Additional Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of office practices, organization policies, and medical terminology
• Ability to perform standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of appropriate blood processing and handling procedures
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills; strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software, Microsoft WORD, and Internet programs
• Good reading and writing skills; ability to write and interpret basic correspondence, instructions, and memos
• Ability to communicate both effectively and professionally with location staff, patients, and the general public
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of practice and/or patient information

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• If not already a certified phlebotomist or without state licensure, must have at least one year of recent, directly related experience, including three months of practice gained in a clinical, hospital, or laboratory setting