Part-Time Phlebotomy Tech & Lab Specimen Specialist

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a part-time phlebotomy technician. You will perform venipuncture and specimen collection across age groups, enter data in LIS/HIS, and prepare samples for testing while maintaining quality and compliance.

You will operate and maintain lab equipment, support healthcare teams, and contribute to cost-saving efforts in a dynamic, patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of phlebotomy training program or 6 months of phlebotomy experience (clinical or hospital-based preferred).
• Preferred: higher-level science courses in high school, college science studies, or GPA 3.0+.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and specimen collection on infant, pediatric and adult patients.
• Receives specimens and enters orders in LIS/HIS; ensures documentation meets billing and coding requirements.
• Prepares samples for testing and handles transport to appropriate laboratories.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Provides information and assistance to health-care providers, patients, and coworkers.
• Supports cost-saving ideas and adapts daily tasks to workflow.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training or 6 months phlebotomy experience

GPA 3.0 or above

Tools

LIS/HIS systems

Job description

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a part-time phlebotomy technician. You will perform venipuncture and specimen collection across age groups, enter data in LIS/HIS, and prepare samples for testing while maintaining quality and compliance.

You will operate and maintain lab equipment, support healthcare teams, and contribute to cost-saving efforts in a dynamic, patient-centered setting.