Phlebotomist I (TEMP)
About The Position
UCF Health - Student Health Services (SHS) provides various primary and specialty care services to help keep students, faculty and staff at their optimum health. The Health Center is located on the Main Campus. Our services are designed with students, faculty and staff needs in mind. Become a part of our committed UCF Student Health Team as a Phlebotomist I - OPS and deliver outstanding care to our community. Student Health Services (SHS) housed within UCF Health is currently accepting applications for a Phlebotomist I - OPS. This position plays a vital role in supporting clinical operations by collecting blood and urine specimens for diagnostic testing. This role performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived tests to assist clinicians and medical technologists in conducting clinical analyses and evaluations. The Phlebotomist ensures specimen integrity by adhering to aseptic techniques, following established departmental protocols, and observing appropriate isolation procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in a clinical or laboratory setting within the past two years.
- Prior experience working as an LPN or CMA and/or completion of a phlebotomy training program.
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Experience in an ambulatory care environment.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the coordination of daily laboratory operations; including but not limited to greeting patients, instructing them on proper specimen collection method; obtaining blood and urine specimens; labeling specimens, processing patient laboratory orders for reference laboratories; inputting specimen data into computer; and processing blood and urine in the centrifuge.
- Performs CLIA-waived (provider office performed labs) for immediate results. Analyzes labs to ensure the highest quality in results, within the established manufacturer's time frame, and according to established aseptic techniques.
- Ensures the proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
- Reports results following clinical protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about abnormal results. Assists with performing daily quality control tests and with the documentation of results on quality control logs.
- Remains compliant with all quality assurance policies such as Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), and blood borne pathogens guidelines and regulations as they relate to safety, cleanliness, and infection control measures.
- Sterilizes and cleans instruments and equipment daily.
- Assists with mandated record keeping functions such as recording temperature logs, maintaining confidential laboratory records in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Fulfills clerical responsibilities and assists with monthly reports, as assigned.
- Assists with inventory, requisitions, and ordering clinical laboratory supplies from reference laboratories and wholesaler.
- Ensures lab is stocked with the proper supplies.
- Assists with mandated record keeping functions such as recording temperature logs, maintaining confidential laboratory records in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Fulfills clerical responsibilities and assists with monthly reports, as assigned.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly.
- Explains facts, policies, and practices related to job area.
Benefits
- State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
