Phlebotomist - FT in Blountstown, Florida at Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc

The Phlebotomist is an instrumental first point of service contact for patients, vendors and visitors who are provided services within the Laboratory Department. The colleague provides general support for functions related to their specific tasks and adherence to the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

- Blood extraction from patients through venipuncture, finger sticks, or heel sticks; venipuncture preferred.
- Reduce needle anxiety for patients.
- Analyze blood specimens using the correct testing equipment, when necessary.
- Prepare specimens for transportation including, but not limited to labeling vials accurately and matching blood specimens to patient information.
- Utilize two patient identifiers when identifying patients.
- Filing, data entry, faxing, stocking of supplies, collecting drug screens and processing biological specimens to include blood, urine, stool, and other bodily fluids.
- Maintain a current Chain of Custody certification with up-to-date training on 49 CFR Part 40 regulations.
- Ability to process insurance/payment information.
- Prioritization of duties and specimens (stat versus routine) and time management skills, working quickly without compromising quality of work.
- Accessing reference laboratories’ online portals to retrieve results.
- All other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Medical Assistant and/or Phlebotomy Certification preferred
• Experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital setting preferred
• Current BLS (AHA or ASHI)
(Can be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas
• Good communication and listening skills
• Must be able to pass an AHCA Level 2 Background Check
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language

All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com