Phlebotomist, Inpatient Wage

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia Health is seeking candidates to join its clinical and laboratory teams, focusing on safe blood collection, specimen handling and adherence to safety and quality protocols. Roles involve drawing blood from patients and research participants, maintaining equipment, and following procedures to ensure accurate labeling and proper sample management.

Training and supervision are provided in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: None.
• Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease.
• Draw blood from patients, students, or research participants for medical tests, donations, or research.
• Ensure accurate collection, proper labeling, and safe handling of blood samples in compliance with laboratory and safety standards.
• Maintain safety protocols and quality control.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Lab procedures

Job description

Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control.

These roles are responsible for drawing blood from patients, students, or research participants for medical tests, donations, or research studies. Phlebotomists ensure accurate collection, proper labeling, and safe handling of blood samples in compliance with laboratory and safety standards. Professionals in this field may specialize in drawing blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Experience: None.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping and climbing (ladder, steps); Repetitive motion: extension and flexion at wrist. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $16.31 - $25.28 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience and/or education.

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.