What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist - Full Time - Varied position at Jupiter Medical?
Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining how to restore the community's health and wellness. Award-winning physicians, world-class partnerships and innovative techniques and technology enable Jupiter Medical Center to provide a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in cardiology, oncology, imaging, orthopedics and spine, digestive health, emergency services, lung and thoracic, women's health, weight management and men's health. Our medical center consistently performs in the top 10 percent of hospitals for patient quality and satisfaction and has earned the highest rating in the region for quality of care.
The Phlebotomist Accurately and efficiently performs specimen collections and testing as defined by laboratory policy and procedure manuals.
- Computer data entry and workflow monitoring.
- Assesses environment to assure patient safety and determines appropriate equipment to use that meet the patient's needs.
- Maintains chain of custody for forensic collections.
- Maintains HRP and pending log lists.
- Organizes work flow to improve efficiency.
- Answers phones, faxes reports, maintains phlebotomy inventory. Maintains a clean environment.
- May drive to offsite locations for specimen collections.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Holds recognized national certification certificate, (i.e. ASPT, ASCP) Preferred
- Special Skills Precise hand to eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to perform procedures, obtain specimens and use electronic/computerized equipment.
- Ability to utilize more than one computer system to track and receive orders.
- Able to learn specimen requirements for over 2000 tests; timing of draws, and anatomy for correct collections.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to self-direct and exercise independent judgment in situations requiring follow-up and discussions with clinical staff and/or other areas of Laboratory to ensure completeness of task and customer satisfaction.
- Works well in a team environment to accomplish common tasks to solve problems and enhance the smooth and efficient flow of the department.