What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist (Medical Lab), Outpatient position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
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.
- 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.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required. Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program preferred.
Experience: 1-year relevant experience preferred
Licensure: Certification with a nationally recognized phlebotomy organization (NHA, ASCP, NCCT or equivalent) preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping and climbing (ladder, steps); Repetitive motion: extension and flexion at wrist. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
Salary : $15 - $23
