Phlebotomy Trainee - Earn While You Learn Program

The UVA Earn While You Learn Trainee Program provides structured coursework and paid on-the-job-training as a full-time, benefitted employee. Phlebotomists collect quality specimens for laboratory analysis and perform a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of Medical Center professionals in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

• Verifies patient identification in accordance with Medical Center Policy with any intervention.
• Completes annual mandatory training activities and regulatory in-service requirements with-in established timeframes.
• Adheres to Standard Precaution procedures.
• Performs administrative support functions.
• Provides a high standard of customer service while maintaining workflow.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Completes supply stocking, inventory and ordering as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of institution’s fire/emergency/infection control programs.
• Assist with quality assurance functions and compliance.
• Performs blood collection using a variety of techniques to ensure minimal discomfort to the patient.
• Maintains necessary skills and competencies.
• Assist with entering lab orders in the electronic information systems.
• Collects laboratory specimen with accuracy and timeliness as indicated by ordering and lab testing priorities.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
• Documents all information related to specimens collected in accordance with departmental policy.
• Assist with specimen processing and handling in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Identifies strengths and opportunities for professional development and goals for self-improvement.

Position Compensation Range: -

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequent walking, bending and stooping, prolonged standing; 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, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.