Phlebotomist - Tampa

Phlebotomist

This position is expected to function independently or with minimal supervision in all laboratory areas and duties including but not limited to, performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, and clerical duties, all of which are to be performed in a timely and efficient manner. Display competence in performing all the job expectations described within this job description. It is expected that all Lab Assistant II be proficient in all areas of Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing and Clerical duties and be able to assist with the laboratory operation should a temporary absence of supervision occur.

Responsibilities include front office functions such as patient registration, start up duties prior to opening lab, handling of drug screens collections, making deposits, and printing labels for requisitions and specimens. Phlebotomy duties involve proper identification of patients at draw point, verifying orders and requisitions match, checking all tests, performing peripheral IV insertion, and ensuring ABN is properly filled out and signed. Back office functions include preparing reports for distribution, loading specimens, supplying missing billing information, and directing incoming mail to correct personnel.

Computer utilization includes looking up results and printing in Intergy, Flex-e Suite, LCM, printing patient demographic sheets and insurance cards, loading insurances into Intergy, creating requisitions in Clinicians for Labcorp, Quest, LIS, performing result retrieval and transmissions, and printing billing reports or work lists for STAT, MAIL, and Fax logs.

Other related functions include maintaining an organized and clean work area, placing phones on and off service at the appropriate time, participating in maintenance of office supplies, and traveling to different FMC work locations as requested.

Qualifications include a high school graduate or equivalent, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong computer proficiency, demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others, ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities, excellent phlebotomy skills for both pediatric and geriatric patients, phlebotomy certification from ASCP, NPA, ASPT, NHA or any certification program requiring a phlebotomy rotation with a minimum of 100 patient collections, and CPR certification. Minimum one year experience required.