OPS - SHCC Clin Lab Processor and Phlebotomist I

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for triaging, accessioning, processing, and performing phlebotomies for clinical laboratory specimens. The role involves patient check-in, specimen preparation, centrifugation, aliquoting, resolving problem specimens, managing send-out tests, and performing CLIA-waived testing. Additionally, the position requires phlebotomy services, data entry in EPIC, and managing lab encounters for outside lab requests and athlete physicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a phlebotomy course; or a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.
Ability to perform phlebotomy on patients.
Ability to communicate effectively - verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment.
Ability to quickly learn various aspects of Lab Operations.
Knowledge of Medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Communication skills which will allow the prospective employee to interact with UF physicians, client physicians, and other health professionals in a professional manner.
Ability to know where to obtain information in order to carry out the responsibilities of the position in the absence of the laboratory supervisor.
Ability to communicate and give concise understanding of instructions.
Knowledge of the types of laboratory tests, patient preparation, and handling and storage of specimens.
Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Receive and record all specimens, print labels and/or paperwork, identify specimen containers, and create packing lists for delivery.
Perform patient check-in for specimen collection.
Prepare clinical pathology laboratory specimens in EPIC for designated departments/locations.
Unpack and route specimens by type to various areas.
Prepare all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations.
Perform centrifugation and aliquoting of samples.
Resolve and document problem specimens and/or orders.
Ensure specimens and requisitions are correctly labeled.
Send out tests to corresponding labs, demonstrating knowledge of common send-out tests and the ability to navigate reference laboratory test menus.
Recognize specimen rejections and complete appropriate follow-up procedures.
Answer/redirect phone calls.
Keep track of reagent and supply inventory.
Empty Biohazard boxes/bins.
Communicate daily on the communication log.
Process add-on test requests from providers.
Assist client services with provider requests.
Perform CLIA-waived testing and enter results into EPIC.
Perform phlebotomies and provide patients with prepared written instructions for self-collect specimens.
Work in EPIC for phlebotomy tasks.
Enter lab encounters for outside lab requests & athlete physicals.
Attach lab results to the EHR from reference labs.
Compile final results for athlete physicals for the University of Florida’s United Athletic Association (UAA).