Hospital Lab Phlebotomist - Patient-Centric Pro

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection in a hospital laboratory setting, with rotation across Pavilion, North Campus, or Emerson as needed. You will accession specimens, enter data into the lab information system, and maintain standard precautions while delivering excellent customer service.

Required: High School Diploma or GED; minimum two years clinical or hospital experience; certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years clinical or hospital experience required.
• Certification from a medical assistant or laboratory program preferred.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and specimen accessioning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, heel puncture and finger puncture according to established procedures.
• Instruct patients correctly for collection of non-blood specimens (urines, 24 hour urines, occult blood, etc.).
• Accession specimens into the computer system.
• Process specimens in the centrifugation area for distribution to the testing area or for proper storage.
• Maintain standard precautions at all times.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• May be required to work from various locations (Pavilion, North Campus, or Emerson) or float between various lab departments as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Data entry

Task prioritization

Specimen handling

Stress management

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assistant or laboratory program certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital

400 Health Park Blvd St. Augustine, Florida 32086

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm | 40hrs. per week

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Phlebotomist draws blood following established departmental procedures in a safe manner with minimal trauma to
patient.: Verifies patient identification by using two patient identifiers: Name, DOB or Medical Record Number. Labels all
specimens in front of patient with required information, Allscripts ID, date and time of collection. Compliant with all safety standards and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Understands and applies knowledge of test specimen
requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens are collected correctly. Resolves
unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or a Laboratory
Supervisor, Director, or Manager of unresolved orders.

Responsibilities

• Blood is drawn according to established departmental procedures in a safe manner with minimum trauma to the patient. Monitors for adverse effects of blood draws.
• Verifies patient identification by using two patient identifiers: Name, DOB or Medical Record Number. Never identifies patient by room number. Labels all specimens in front of patient with required information, Allscripts ID, date and time of collection.
• Obtains Blood samples from all age ranges including newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provide instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and laboratory procedures to students and employees.
• Compliant with all safety standards and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follows and reviews general
  laboratory, safety, and department policies and procedures.
• Understands and applies knowledge of test specimen requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens are collected correctly by staff. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or a Laboratory Supervisor, Director, or Manager of unresolved orders.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or a
  Laboratory Supervisor, Director, or Manager of unresolved orders.
• Helps monitor inventory/supplies and informs Supervisor when ordering is needed.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

Required: 0-1 year Phlebotomy experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Required: BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred: Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred.