Phlebotomist

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that's more than just a job? At Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC), we're redefining healthcare, and looking for a Phlebotomist to be part of our dynamic team. We're not just a healthcare organization; we're a community that thrives on innovation, compassion, and positive change.

Position Summary

Performs administrative and clinical duties assigned for all patients by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures. Comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards of care and related laws and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA and all accreditation agency regulations.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Collect blood samples from patients,
• Practice proper patient identification,
• Maintain an organized and clean work area based on state health laws and the guidelines of our medical organization
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Perform screening tests; safely and accurately draw blood; complete standing orders
• Develop effective collection techniques as they relate to groups such as pediatric and geriatric patients
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Support the Mission, Vision and Values of TFHC
• Work collaboratively by mentoring new and existing care team members, building bridges and creating rapport with team members across the organization
• Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with regulatory agencies and established organizational policies and procedures
• Must adhere to all HIPAA, OSHA, accreditation agency and TFHC rules and regulations
• Complete all duties assigned timely and accurately
• Openly, clearly and respectfully share and receive information, opinions, concerns and feedback in a supportive manner.

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Training (minimum requirements)

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school with a Phlebotomist.
• Must possess a valid state phlebotomy certification.
• Current BLS Certification

Required Years of Experience (minimum requirements)

• Minimum of (6) months’ experience in a Phlebotomist role