Medical Laboratory Assistant | Spanish Plaines Hospital Laboratory | Part-Time | Evening

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital in The Villages, FL. The role involves collecting blood specimens, processing lab orders, and ensuring accurate patient testing workflows.

You will interact with patients, physicians, and nursing staff, maintaining clean collection areas and timely communication of urgent results. A high school diploma or GED is required; national phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• National Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrates professional behavior under demanding and stressful conditions.

Skills

Phlebotomy

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital

1451 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159

Schedule: Variable / 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Employment Type: Part-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 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 diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience

Required: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English