Phlebotomist | UF Health Flagler Hospital | Full-Time | Days
About The Position
The Phlebotomist works at UF Health Flagler Hospital and reports directly to the Laboratory Support Supervisor assigned to the phlebotomy section. The role performs venipuncture, heel puncture, and finger puncture according to established procedures; instructs patients in collecting non-blood specimens; accessions specimens in the computer system; processes specimens for distribution or storage; observes standard precautions; transports specimens to the laboratory; and provides excellent customer service. The position may require work at the Pavilion, North Campus, or Emerson, or floating between laboratory departments based on department needs and within scope of practice. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The position collects blood samples from patients of all age groups, verifies patient identity, labels specimens in the patient's presence, follows safety and laboratory procedures, helps ensure specimens are collected and handled correctly, resolves unusual test orders with appropriate healthcare personnel, and monitors supplies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.
- Knowledge of venipuncture and skin-puncture procedures.
- Ability to interact professionally and courteously with patients, visitors, coworkers, and external laboratory customers.
- Knowledge of basic computer data entry.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workload.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques in specimen handling and processing.
- Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
- Detail oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Certification from a medical assistant program.
- Certification from a military medical or laboratory assistant program.
- Phlebotomy experience in a hospital inpatient setting with all age groups.
- Experience processing specimens.
- Experience using a laboratory information system for accessioning and specimen tracking.
Responsibilities
- Draw blood according to established departmental procedures, minimizing trauma and monitoring patients for adverse effects.
- Verify patient identity using two identifiers: name, date of birth, or medical record number; do not identify patients by room number.
- Label specimens in front of the patient with required information, Allscripts ID, and collection date and time.
- Obtain blood samples from newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provide instruction and training to students and employees in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and laboratory procedures.
- Follow safety standards, use personal protective equipment, and follow and review general laboratory, safety, and department policies and procedures.
- Apply knowledge of specimen requirements and use reference materials to help ensure specimens are collected correctly.
- Resolve unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff or a Laboratory Supervisor, Director, or Manager about unresolved orders.
- Monitor inventory and supplies and inform the Supervisor when ordering is needed.
- Instruct patients in the collection of non-blood specimens, such as urine, 24-hour urine, and occult blood specimens.
- Accession specimens into the computer system and process specimens for distribution to testing areas or proper storage.
- Transport specimens to the laboratory as needed and provide customer service.
- Work at various locations or float between laboratory departments as needed and within scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
