Phlebotomist - PRN
North Port Behavioral Health · North Port, FL · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Draw blood that is used for different kinds of medical laboratory testing.
Responsibilities
- Draw blood from patients and blood donors.
- Verify patient/donor identity to ensure proper labeling of the blood sample.
- Label the drawn blood for testing and processing.
- Enter patient information into database.
- Assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes and blood vials.
- Keep work areas clean and sanitary.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
- When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
- Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in behavioral healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility preferred.
- Professional certification preferred and required in some states.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.