Lab PAA/Phlebotomist | Draw Stations - Gainesville | Full-Time | Days

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 dedicated phlebotomist to perform routine and advanced venipuncture and specimen collection under supervision. You will process specimens, enter orders in LIS/HIS, and help ensure proper billing and specimen handling.

Responsibilities include preparing samples for testing, operating and maintaining equipment, and supporting healthcare teams with accurate results while upholding quality and cost-conscious practices.

Qualifications

• Completion of phlebotomy training program or 6 months of phlebotomy experience.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to operate hospital information systems (LIS/HIS).
• Proven interpersonal, multitasking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures on infant, pediatric and adult patients.
• Receives specimens, places orders in LIS/HIS, accesses, sorts, and distributes specimens, ensuring proper billing with signatures and accurate diagnosis codes.
• Prepares samples for testing; processes and prepares biological samples for microbiology, hematology, immunohematology, and chemical analysis.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Provides information and support to health-care providers, patients, families, and coworkers.
• Supports cost-saving ideas and adapts to workflow demands.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training or 6 months experience

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Variable

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

• 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:
• A) graduation from a certified health-related program at high school level or above or
• B). successful completion of Advanced Placement courses in the sciences at the high school level or
• C). 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.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Current CPR certification is required.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

Not provided.