Phlebotomist (Medical Lab) at University of Virginia

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.
• • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Work Hours

Day Shift

Qualifications

• 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.

Education Requirements

Benefits

• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus to Eligible Applicant