Phlebotomist |Wild light| PRN | Varies

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Yulee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. seeks a phlebotomy support professional to perform venipuncture, specimen handling, and related clerical duties in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, preparing specimens, and maintaining accurate patient logs while delivering excellent customer service to patients and staff. A phlebotomy training program is required, with certification and BLS requested at hire.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of phlebotomy training program.
• 2 years related field-Phlebotomy and specimen processing preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• At draw station, verify physician's orders and identify patients according to established procedures prior to specimen collection.
• Perform venipuncture/specimen collection according to established procedure.
• Prepare specimens for testing to include proper patient identification, centrifugation when appropriate
• At draw station, prepare and bag specimens according to established guidelines for delivery to the testing facility.
• Assist in various preparatory techniques throughout the laboratory as assigned.
• Follows PPE procedures and all safety protocol for specimens
• Complete mandatory training, adhere to policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines, core values, and confidentiality agreement.
• May assist in the training of new employees.
• Maintain a positive customer service oriented disposition toward all patients and co-workers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Perform various laboratory support functions that include phlebotomy/venipuncture, specimen processing. Responsible for review of test, requisitions for test order, accuracy and inclusion of complete billing information.Ensures proper specimen/patient processing and maintains patient logs. Responsible for providing consistent excellent customer service which includes report of patient lab work. Responsible for clerical duties, responding to telephone/fax requests, and generally assisting customers in any way necessary.

Responsibilities

• At draw station, verify physician's orders and identify patients according to established procedures prior to specimen collection.


• Perform venipuncture/specimen collection according to established procedure.


• Prepare specimens for testing to include proper patient identification, centrifugation when appropriate


• At draw station, prepare and bag specimens according to established guidelines for delivery to the testing facility.


• Assist in various preparatory techniques throughout the laboratory as assigned.


• Follows PPE procedures and all safety protocol for specimens


• Complete mandatory training, adhere to policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines, core values, and confidentiality agreement. May be assigned other duties within job scope.


• May assist in the training of new employees.


• Maintain a positive customer service oriented disposition toward all patients and co-workers. Provide excellent customer service with internal and external patients.

Qualifications

• Experience Requirements:


• Requires completion of phlebotomy training program


• 2 years Related field-Phlebotomy and specimen processing preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Certificate/Licensure

• Phlebotomy Certification required at time of hire


• American Red Cross or American Heart Association BLS required at time of hire

Additional Duties

Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace