Phlebotomist - Pediatric Infectious Diseases

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

1d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Provides medical support for clinicians in a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic serving pediatric and adult patients, including people living with or affected by HIV. Works with an integrated, patient-centered medical home team to support patient care and clinic operations by performing administrative, clinical, and laboratory duties in a friendly and helpful manner. Under general supervision and following established standards and practices, collects blood and other specimens, performs basic laboratory tests, and supports laboratory processing and documentation.

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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Two years of experience serving the HIV/AIDS population preferred.
Experience drawing blood from infants and children preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect blood from patients using venipuncture methods, including vacuum tube, syringe, and butterfly techniques, and capillary methods such as heel or finger sticks.
Instruct patients in specimen collection procedures and collect fluid or tissue samples using appropriate procedures.
Perform rapid HIV testing as needed, including pre- and post-test counseling as required.
Perform basic laboratory tests, including HIV rapid tests, finger-stick glucose, hemoglobin, urine pregnancy, rapid strep, urinalysis, and GC/Chlamydia tests.
Process laboratory specimens, complete requisitions, and prepare specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; review laboratory work before it is sent out; organize and maintain laboratory forms; and scan and enter test results.
Dispose of contaminated sharps and blood, biohazard fluids, and tissue in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Organize or clean blood-drawing trays and ensure instruments are sterile and needles, syringes, and related items are first-time use.
Communicate inventory and equipment needs to assigned staff.
Provide administrative, clinical, and laboratory support to clinicians and the multidisciplinary clinic team.