Phlebotomist - TOSH Specialty Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. UAMS champions being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center, educating and training the vast majority of the state’s physicians and preparing doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists, and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork, and patient- and family-centered care. The Phlebotomist supports all sections of the Clinical Outpatient Laboratory through proper phlebotomy techniques, specimen accessioning, processing, and related activities. This position also assists with access coordinator responsibilities, including opening/closing of the clinic, and participates in the training of new employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of laboratory experience
Superior customer service skills
Clear communication skills
Ability to show empathy and respect for patients' privacy and autonomy
Excellent patient interaction skills in person and by phone
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Two or more years working in a clinical laboratory or as a medical assistant

Responsibilities

Supports all sections of the Clinical Outpatient Laboratory through proper phlebotomy techniques as well as proper specimen accessioning, processing and related activities
Use of correct blood collection tubes, ordering correct test from requisitions
Match identifiers to information on requisition and labels
Obtain blood from patient using proper phlebotomy techniques for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donation, or research
Resolve specimen and patient problems as they arise
Follows all UAMS Department of Pathology Policies and Procedures for blood collection
Obtains patient specimens at an acceptable rate
Assists with access coordinator responsibilities including opening/closing of clinic
Participate in the training of new employees
Uses venipuncture to obtain blood specimens from patients
Performs various testing procedures according to established laboratory procedures
Prepares urine and stool samples for laboratory processing
Monitors and maintains an adequate amount of patient care supply inventory
Serves as a resource for the department
Performs other duties as assigned