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Phlebotomist

The Villages Health is a patient-centered primary care driven, multi-specialty medical group with over 700 team members. Our unique care model gives us both the time and resources to truly care for our patients, along with a company culture that supports a healthy work-life balance for our team members. Our purpose, mission and vision is to empower Villagers and the surrounding communities to live out their dreams by keeping them healthy and healing them quickly. Together, we are changing the way healthcare is delivered and are making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. In doing so, The Villages Health is creating America's Healthiest Hometown.

A nonexempt position responsible for performing venipuncture on patients.

• Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly and pleasantly.
• Pre-visit plans patients' records prior to visit in order to ensure appropriate orders and diagnosis.
• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect specimens.
• Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients as directed by physician and following medical practice protocols and OSHA standards related to safety, infection control, and confidentiality.
• Conducts testing on Point of Care specimens.
• Appropriately prepares all specimens for transport to testing laboratories.
• Appropriately identifies correct laboratory for testing specific to patient and insurance.
• Enters data into computer.
• Assists patients before, during, and after procedure. Instructs on proper urine collection procedures.
• Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Inventories supplies and places orders to ensure adequate supplies are available for all procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical vocational institution with phlebotomy course diploma. Minimum one year of phlebotomy experience preferred. Medical practice experience helpful. National certification through American Medical Technologists as a registered phlebotomy technician not required but helpful. Current CPR certificate preferred. Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred. Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques. Knowledge of clinic protocols and policies. Computer literate. Skill in performing efficient and effective draws. Skill in conducting cooperative interactions with patients and staff. Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions. Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients. Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to instructions. Ability to coordinate eyehand movements to ensure patient comfort during blood draws.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

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