AdventHealthPhlebotomist

Sebring, FL

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

· Paid Days Off from Day One

· Student Loan Repayment Program

· Career Development

· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

· Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Sebring

· Faith Based & Mission driven Facility

· Largest Employer in the County

· Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Florida’s oldest State Park

· Close knit community with a home town family feel

The role you’ll contribute:

The phlebotomist performs venous and capillary blood specimen collection for medical laboratory testing using established safety practices in a skillful and accurate manner. The phlebotomist instructs patients in the proper collection of certain non-blood specimens, explaining procedures while providing written instruction and allowing the patient to “teach back” where needed. The phlebotomist exhibits professionalism and actively participates in outstanding customer service, creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence. A phlebotomist must work well under pressure and be sensitive to the confidentiality of protected health information. The position requires exercise of judgment under general supervision.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Follows department and hospital procedures and policies

· Explains procedures to patients and answers questions in a positive and professional manner; instructs patients in the proper collection of certain non-blood specimens, explaining procedures while providing written instruction and allowing the patient to “teach back” where needed

· Is able to perform 6 to 8 venous collections per hour, in an acceptable manner, from a mixed patient population

· Prioritizes laboratory orders appropriately: stats, timed studies, routines

· Prepares specimens for send-outs to reference laboratories; uses centrifuge and prepares aliquots using at least 2 patient identifiers for positive patient identification

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

· Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Previous laboratory experience or completion of a phlebotomy training program

· National Phlebotomy board certification through ASCP, AMT, or ASPT

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.