Phlebotomist, Outpatient

UVA Health

4d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Phlebotomists are responsible for providing exceptional customer service, collecting quality specimens for laboratory analysis, and performing a variety of patient care and administrative support functions per established procedures and policies. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
1-year relevant experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program preferred.
Certification with a nationally recognized phlebotomy organization (NHA, ASCP, NCCT or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies patient identification in accordance with Medical Center Policy.
Performs blood collection using various techniques to ensure minimal discomfort to patients of all ages.
Collects non-blood specimens such as urines, stools, and sputum for testing.
Administers oral solutions according to laboratory testing procedures.
Performs limited Point-of-Care Laboratory Testing.
Documents information related to specimens collected correctly per established policy.
Performs data entry of patient registration, patient demographics, billing information, and test orders into the computer systems.
Processes specimens by centrifuging, aliquoting, storing specimens according to the required temperature to maintain the specimen’s integrity, and preparing specimens for transport.
Provides superior customer service using AIDET patient communication while maintaining workflow.
Maintains appropriate phlebotomy logs, maintenance logs, and temperature logs.
Maintains knowledge of quality, safety, and compliance programs.
Supports the teaching and training of others in Phlebotomy functions.
Performs area-specific support and clinical activities.