Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy, Full Time

The Acute Care Phlebotomist works in high-paced hospital environments, emergency departments, or ICU settings to collect blood samples from critically ill or hospitalized patients. Key responsibilities include proficient venipuncture, accurate specimen labeling, patient identification, and processing, while ensuring strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols.
Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
Maintains high specimen quality.
Operates assigned equipment, performs any required maintenance and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
Helps team members when needed to ensure an orderly workflow.
Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including those with difficult veins.
Maintains a sterile work environment and follow infection control protocols.
Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter test orders and documentation.
Explains procedures to patients, alleviate anxiety, and monitor patient comfort during the draw.
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Minimum Work Experience
~1 year Phlebotomy experience Preferred

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.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Work Environment On Site
Baptist Health Care