Health First Medical Group Phlebotomist I- Laboratory
- Palm Bay, FL
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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 or sample identification errors in the pre-analytical and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures per evaluation period.
- Demonstrates the appropriate skill sets 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 coworkers 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.
- Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent OR
- Proof of graduation from a Phlebotomy Training Program provided within 90 days of start date.
- Work Experience: None
- Licensure: None
- Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
- Work Experience in Lieu of Training Program: One (1) year of venipuncture experience.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Strong computer skills, excellent customer service skills.
- good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work.
- Certification: Medical certificates including phlebotomy training.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping.
- Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
- Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
- May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
- Workspace may vary from open to confined.
- May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.