Medical Lab Assistant| Microbiology/Virology Lab | Part-Time (20hrs.) | Variable

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a part-time Phlebotomist (20 hrs/week) to perform skin punctures for blood specimens and ensure accurate processing of test requisitions. You will inform staff of stats, communicate with patients and clinicians, and maintain orderly collection areas in a demanding clinical setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and computer skills with hospital information systems; a health/science background is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer operational skills with a PC and hospital information system.
• Health-related or science background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for testing.
• Processes test requisitions promptly and accurately; charges and orders tests for outpatients.
• Notifies staff of stats and urgent tests; communicates with patients, physicians and nursing units as needed.
• Maintains neat, organized collection areas and workspaces; demonstrates professional conduct under pressure.

Skills

PC operation

Laboratory information system

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Variable / Variable including weekends

Employment Type: Part-Time (20hrs. per week)

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 skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. Responsible for prompt, accurate processing of test requisitions, accurate charging, registering and ordering tests for outpatients, informing techs of stats and other timed or urgent testing. Telephone patients, physicians and nursing units when required. Maintains neat and organized collection trays, collection areas and work areas. Persons in this position are expected to demonstrate logical, professional behaviors under demanding and stressful conditions. National Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School graduate or equivalent

Experience

Required: Computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital information system.

Preferred: Health related or science background with lab specific experience

Licensure/Certification/Registration

None

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose