Phlebotomy Technician 1- Inpatient
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Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL, US
Summary
The role involves performing routine and complex laboratory testing to support patient diagnosis and treatment while maintaining instrumentation. The technician is also responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards and providing technical guidance to laboratory staff.
Job Description
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) independently performs moderate- and high-complexity laboratory testing in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA). This role is responsible for conducting routine and specialized technical analyses to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The MLS operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, applies advanced critical thinking to resolve technical issues, and ensures quality, accuracy, and compliance in all testing processes. Additionally, the MLS serves as a resource to laboratory staff, supports training and education, and contributes to continuous improvement and patient care excellence.
What you will do
- Perform routine and complex laboratory testing with accuracy and efficiency in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze, interpret, and validate test results for clinical use in patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Identify and resolve technical, procedural, and quality-related issues using independent judgment.
- Ensure compliance with quality control, quality assurance, infection control, and safety standards.
- Organize and prioritize workload to meet turnaround times and laboratory performance expectations.
- Serve as a resource to Medical Laboratory Technicians and other staff by providing guidance and technical expertise.
- Participate in training, orientation, and competency development of new employees and students.
- Assist in evaluation and implementation of new procedures, methodologies, and instrumentation.
- Support laboratory operations by maintaining supplies, adhering to organizational policies, and promoting a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
ducation Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Technical Program Phlebotomy Training Program
Experience Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Phlebotomist is preferred but not required.
- Completion of coursework from an accredited program with at least one month of internship is also acceptable.
Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in data entry within information systems
- Operate automated instruments and mechanical equipment with proper training
- Deliver exceptional customer service to support positive patient experiences
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tampa, FL