Phlebotomist | Flagler Hospital Labs | Days | Full-time Full-time & PRN available

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is hiring a Phlebotomist for the University of Florida St. John's in beautiful St. Augustine, FL.

The role involves performing venipuncture, heel and finger sticks, and instructing patients as needed. You will accession specimens, process them for testing or storage, and maintain strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred: medical assistant program, military medical or laboratory assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, heel puncture and finger puncture per procedures.
• Accession specimens into the computer system.
• Process specimens for distribution or storage.
• Maintain standard precautions at all times.
• Transports specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• May float between lab departments or locations as needed.

Skills

venipuncture

skin puncture

patient interaction

computer data entry

task prioritization

laboratory techniques

stress management

detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assistant/military medical/lab assistant program

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Overview

Build your career as a Phlebotomist at University of Florida St. John's located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. We invest in our team members by providing opportunities for career advancement, continuous learning, and meaningful work in a supportive environment. Make UF Health your next career destination.

Overview

Build your career as a Phlebotomist at University of Florida St. John's located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. We invest in our team members by providing opportunities for career advancement, continuous learning, and meaningful work in a supportive environment. Make UF Health your next career destination.

Responsibilities

In this role the Phlebotomist will perform the following job duties:

• Reports directly to the laboratory Support Supervisor assigned to the phlebotomy section.
• Perform venipuncture, heel puncture and finger puncture according to established procedures.
• Able to 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.
• Maintains standard precautions at all times.
• Transports specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• May be required to work from various locations (Pavilion, North Campus, or Emerson) or float between various lab departments, as needed based on department needs and within scope of practice.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: 6:30am-3:00pm

Days of Week: Monday- Friday

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Certification from a medical assistant program, military medical or laboratory assistant program

Necessary Skills

• Knowledge of venipunture and skin puncture procedures.
• Ability to professionally and courteously interact with patients, visitors, co-workers and external laboratory customers.
• Knowledge of basic computer data entry.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workload.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques in specimen handling and processing.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Must be detail oriented.

Experience

Required: Minimum two (2) years clinical or hospital experience

Preferred: Phlebotomy experience in a hospital inpatient setting with all age groups, specimens processing, experience using a laboratory information system for accessioning and specimen tracking.

Licensure/Certifications:

N/A

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.