Phlebotomy Technician - Acute

The Acute Care Phlebotomist works in high-paced hospital environments, emergency departments, or ICU settings to collect blood samples from critically ill or hospitalized patients. Key responsibilities include proficient venipuncture, accurate specimen labeling, patient identification, and processing, while ensuring strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols

• Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established policies and procedures.
• Organizes assigned work and ensures the workload is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Operates assigned equipment, performs any required maintenance and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
• Cross-trained in all areas. Trains new team members on all technology relevant to their area. Helps team members when needed to ensure an orderly workflow.
• Performs venipunctures and capillary draws on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including those with difficult veins.
• Verifies patient identity and ensures accuracy in labeling to prevent mislabeling.
• Maintains a sterile work environment and follows infection control protocols.
• Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter test orders and documentation.
• Explains procedures to patients, alleviates anxiety, and monitors patient comfort during the draw.
• Prepares, processes, and transports specimens, often utilizing pneumatic tube systems.
• Emphasis on patient experience.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 1 year Phlebotomy experience Preferred

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA.

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• Job Identification 9924
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Posting Date 06/11/2026, 04:52 PM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Varies
• FTE 1.0 FT