Lab PAA/Phlebotomist| Clinical Lab Support | PRN | Nights

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

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician (PRN) to perform routine and advanced venipuncture and specimen collection for infant, pediatric, and adult patients. Under supervision, you will process specimens, input orders in LIS/HIS, and assist with transport to labs.

The role requires completion of a phlebotomy program or equivalent experience, strong computer skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to support patient care and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or 6 months of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Prefer GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have computer operational skills using a PC or hospital information system.
• Demonstrates initiative, ability to multitask, and take on responsibilities.
• Proven problem-solving ability and teamwork essential.
• 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 places orders in LIS/HIS; ensures orders are complete for proper billing.
• Prepares samples for testing and handles biological samples for analysis.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Provides lab information and assistance to healthcare providers, patients, and colleagues.
• Supports cost-saving ideas and adapts daily tasks to workflow demands.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training or 6 months experience

Tools

LIS/HIS systems

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Variable | Nights

Employment Type: PRN

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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