Phlebotomy Technician- Draw Center

Job Title:
Draw Center Phlebotomist

Compensation:
$15.00 per hour

.50 cent per mile

AM Run to facilities in the area
On-Call 24hr days

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Monday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 11:00 am

*Hours are subject to change as needed.

Job Location:
Draw Center in Ocala FL

Details:
In this setting you would be responsible for:
-Opening and closing of the draw center
-Drawing samples from all patients who come into the draw center
-Verifying insurance for all patients who come into the draw center
-Collecting payment for services as needed
-Processing the samples collected into our lab information system
-Spinning down samples and preparing them for pick-up
-Answering the phone
-And more

Benefits:
There are no health or dental benefits associated with this position.

*This position has the potential to expand and allow for you to collect mobile patients when necessary, in the future. When and if this happens, you will receive compensation at your hourly rate, plus an additional .50 cent per mile while collecting as a mobile phleb.

Phlebotomy Technician Job Description:

Your job responsibilities are as follows: As a phlebotomist, you will be the one who draws blood from patients, collects a variety of other specimen samples as well as label the blood vials that you have filled. As a draw center phlebotomist you will also be responsible for ordering samples into our lab information system and preparing samples for pickup by our courier.

To be a successful Phlebotomy Technician, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to ease patients' fears and anxieties during blood drawings. You should be meticulous, detail oriented, and well organized.
Phlebotomy Technician Responsibilities:

• Developing and determining the best collection methods for specific patients, such as infants or elderly patients.
• Preparing areas where blood will be drawn and ensuring the area is safe and clean after blood is drawn.
• Collecting blood samples and labeling the vials with the patients' names and the dates.
• Transporting blood samples to the laboratory for testing if necessary.
• Ensuring proper packaging and storage for the preservation of blood for donations.
• Checking patients for health issues like diseases, bacteria, and cholesterol, monitoring vital signs, and checking blood pressure and heart rate.
• Keeping your phlebotomy cart or station well-organized and following infection control and sanitation standards.
• Answering patients' questions on collection techniques and providing additional resources if requested.
• Remaining friendly, courteous, and sympathetic and keeping patients calm during blood collections.
• Preparing and cleaning the laboratory area, maintaining inventory, preparing blood samples for various tests and procedures, and possibly centrifuging blood samples.
• Phlebotomy Technician Requirements:
• A certification in Clinical Phlebotomy or Pathology, or a related subject.
• 100 or more hours' experience in blood collections.
• Knowledge of proper handling techniques and disposal policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to calm anxious patients.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and good handwriting skills.
• Flexibility to travel outside of designated work area when coverage is needed for your team.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Have you reviewed the pay details for this position?
• Are you able to work the listed shift for this position?

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person