Phlebotomist, Outpatient

Phlebotomist, Outpatient at UVA Health

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.

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.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping and climbing (ladder, steps);
Repetitive motion: extension and flexion ficient communicative, auditory and visual skills;
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly;
Ability to lift/push/pull