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Job description
Overview
Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital
400 Health Park Blvd St. Augustine, Florida 32086
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm | 40hrs. per week
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Phlebotomist draws blood following established departmental procedures in a safe manner with minimal trauma to
patient.: Verifies patient identification by using two patient identifiers: Name, DOB or Medical Record Number. Labels all
specimens in front of patient with required information, Allscripts ID, date and time of collection. Compliant with all safety standards and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Understands and applies knowledge of test specimen
requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens are collected correctly. Resolves
unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or a Laboratory
Supervisor, Director, or Manager of unresolved orders.
Responsibilities
Blood is drawn according to established departmental procedures in a safe manner with minimum trauma to the patient. Monitors for adverse effects of blood draws.
Verifies patient identification by using two patient identifiers: Name, DOB or Medical Record Number. Never identifies patient by room number. Labels all specimens in front of patient with required information, Allscripts ID, date and time of collection.
Obtains Blood samples from all age ranges including newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Provide instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and laboratory procedures to students and employees.
Compliant with all safety standards and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follows and reviews general
laboratory, safety, and department policies and procedures.
Understands and applies knowledge of test specimen requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens are collected correctly by staff. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or a Laboratory Supervisor, Director, or Manager of unresolved orders.
Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or a
Laboratory Supervisor, Director, or Manager of unresolved orders.
Helps monitor inventory/supplies and informs Supervisor when ordering is needed.
Qualifications
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
Required: 0-1 year Phlebotomy experience
Licensure/Certifications:
Required: BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.
Preferred: Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred.
Who can apply
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