Lab PAA/Phlebotomist | Draw Stations - Central Florida | Full-time | Variable

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Accrued PTO including holidays)

Salary reviews

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare plan (competitive)

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Florida Health invites applications for a Lab PAA/Phlebotomist. This role performs venipuncture and specimen collection, prepares samples for analysis, and supports microbiology, hematology, and chemistry testing.

You will use hospital information systems, release orders, and manage specimen transport, while adhering to safety protocols. Qualifications include a high school diploma and phlebotomy training or comparable experience, with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or 6 months phlebotomy experience (clinical or hospital based preferred).
• Preferred: graduation from a health-related program or science coursework at high school or college level.
• Must have computer skills and be able to operate hospital information systems.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to multitask, and strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Collect, prepare, process, and store specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Perform laboratory procedures related to microbiology, hematology, immunohematology, and chemistry testing.
• Release and place orders using hospital and laboratory computer systems.
• Receive, process, and distribute patient specimens and blood products.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and safety protocols for specimen handling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Clinical/phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Build your future at University of Florida Health as a Lab PAA/Phlebotomist. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the impact our clinical laboratory staff make in patient outcomes every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

Build your future at University of Florida Health as a Lab PAA/Phlebotomist. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the impact our clinical laboratory staff make in patient outcomes every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

UF Health Experience & Rewards

• Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO including holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures.
• Collect, prepare, process, and store human biological specimens, including blood and body fluids, for laboratory analysis.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures related to microbiological, hematological, immunohematological, and chemical testing.
• Release and place laboratory orders using hospital and laboratory computer systems.
• Receive, process, and distribute patient specimens and blood products.
• Perform preanalytical laboratory functions, including loading specimens onto analyzers.
• Prepare slides for staining and microscopic examination.
• Prepare and package specimens for transportation to outside or reference laboratories.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen handling and processing.

Schedule

• FTE: 1.0
• Hours: Variable
• Days: Monday-Friday

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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