Phlebotomist - Full Time - Evenings

About the role

Jupiter Medical Center is a leading health care provider in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast area, known for its high standards in safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. The hospital consistently receives top ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently performs specimen collections and testing as per laboratory policies and procedures.
• Utilizes multiple computer systems to track and receive orders, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Assesses the environment for patient safety, selecting appropriate equipment for each patient's needs.
• Maintains chain of custody for forensic collections and updates HRP and pending log lists.
• Organizes work flow to enhance efficiency, answering phones, faxes, and reports.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• May drive to offsite locations for specimen collections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Holds a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Recognized National Certification (e.g., ASPT, ASCP).
• Precise hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.
• Ability to operate multiple computer systems.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements for over 2000 tests, including timing and anatomy for correct collections.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-directed and able to exercise independent judgment.
• Works well in a team environment.

Skills

• Precise hand to eye coordination and finger dexterity.
• Ability to utilize more than one computer system.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements and anatomy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-directed and independent judgment.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Physical Requirements

• Standing on feet 65% of shift.
• Sitting up to 4 hours/day on a chair while doing paperwork.
• Walking up to 50 yards per day.
• Lifting: 1-10 lbs from floor to counter level, PRN to replace reagents.
• Carrying: 1-10 lbs distance
• Pushing: 1-5 < 50 yards several times a day.
• Squatting: several times a day to reach cabinets, equipment.
• Twisting: Upper body 45 degrees; frequency – 10 times/ day.
• Rotating: Upper body 45 degrees; frequency – 10 times/ day.
• Reaching: arms distance 1-3 feet several times a day.

OSHA Exposure Level

Category I - Exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids.

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements.
• In-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation, TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).