Classification Title:
Phlebotomist-Peds ID
Classification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a phlebotomy course; or a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Job Description:
Provides medical support activities for clinicians in a multi-disciplinary outpatient clinic serving pediatric and adult patients, including HIV infected and affected populations. Works with integrated patient-centered medical home team to provide patient care and perform administrative, clinical and laboratory duties in support of clinic and providers in a friendly and helpful manner. Under general supervision, following established standards and practices, collect blood from patients; instruct patients in the procedure for the collection of specimens
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods. Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies. Performs Rapid HIV testing as needed, including pre and post-test counseling as
required. Performs venipuncture and lab processing including completing requisitions and preparation for lab delivery. Perform basic laboratory tests (HIV Rapid tests, finger-stick glucose, hemoglobin, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep, u/a, GC/Chlamydia, etc). Reviews all lab work before it is sent out to labs, organizing and maintaining existing lab forms, scanning and data entry of lab results, etc. Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods. Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures. Communicates inventory and equipment needs to assigned staff.
Expected Salary:
$17 - $19/hr
Preferred:
Prefer Certified Medical Assistant and two years serving HIV/AIDS population and
experience drawing blood from infants and children
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.
Background Check is Required.
To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for 3 References.
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Health Assessment Required: Yes
