Lab PAA/Phlebotomist| Clinical Lab Support | Full-time | Nights

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a dedicated phlebotomy technician to join the Gainesville laboratory team. You will perform venipuncture, collect specimens, and ensure accurate processing in a hospital lab environment.

Under supervision, you will manage orders in LIS/HIS, prepare samples for various analyses, operate equipment, and assist healthcare providers. Strong interpersonal skills and initiative are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of phlebotomy training or 6 months phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Preferred: health-related program graduate, AP science courses, or science studies (3+ credits).
• GPA 3.0 or above recommended.
• Must have computer skills using a PC and LIS/HIS.
• Demonstrates initiative, multitasking, and teamwork.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and specimen collection on infant, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Receives specimens and enters orders in LIS/HIS; ensures orders are complete for proper billing.
• Prepares samples for testing for microbiology, hematology, immunohematology and chemistry analyses.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Provides lab information to health-care providers, patients, families, and co-workers.
• Supports cost-saving ideas and adapts to workflow changes.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Team player

Communication skills

Patient care

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training or 6 months experience

Science/health-related coursework or GPA 3.0+

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Hospital information system

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Variable | Nights | 40hrs. per week

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures. Under direct supervision, performs routine laboratory analytical procedures related to preparing and storing human biological samples, blood and body fluids, for microbiological, hematological, immunohematological and chemical analysis. Releases and/or places orders in hospital and laboratory computer systems, receives, processes and distributes specimens and/or blood products. Performs various preanalytical functions including loading samples onto analyzers, preparing slides for staining and preparing samples for transport to other laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures on infant, pediatric and adult patients.
• Receives specimens, places orders in LIS/HIS, accessions, sorts specimens and distributes to designated areas. Insures written orders are complete in order to meet federal compliance requirements for proper billing, including authorized signatures and accurate diagnosis codes.
• Performs various functions to prepare samples for testing. Processes and prepares biological samples, blood and body fluids, for microbiology, hematology, immunohematology and chemical analysis.
• Operates and maintains equipment.
• Provides laboratory related information and assistance to health-care providers, patients, family, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates a concern for financial strength and fiscal responsibility by supporting cost-saving ideas.
• Daily tasks are integrated into workflow adjusting for periods of increased and decreased activity.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Requires completion of phlebotomy training program or 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience (clinical or hospital based preferred).
• In addition, one or more of the following is preferred:
  • Graduation from a certified health-related program at high school level or above; OR
  • Successful completion of Advanced Placement courses in the sciences at the high school level; OR
  • Successful completion of science based studies at college level (minimum 3 credit hours).
• Prefer GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital information system.
• Applicant should display initiative, have the ability to multitask and be able to take on responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

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