Phlebotomist | Outpatient Lab | Full-time | Days at UF Health

Saint Augustine, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Blood Drawing, Patient Identification, Specimen Labeling, Safety Standards, Personal Protective Equipment, Test Specimen Requirements, Inventory Management, Training, Communication, Adverse Effects Monitoring, Healthcare Provider Communication, Laboratory Procedures, General Laboratory Policies, Safety Protocols, Technical Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview 6:30AM TO 3:00PM Monday though Friday with alternating Saturdays. 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 / Training High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience Requirements 0 - 1 year Phlebotomy Certificates/Licenses/Registration BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire. Preferences: Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood safely and with minimal trauma to patients, while ensuring proper identification and labeling of specimens. They also monitor for adverse effects and resolve unusual test orders by communicating with healthcare providers.