Phlebotomist & Lab PAA Technician – Venipuncture Expert

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO including holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Annual salary reviews

Wellness programs

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Lab PAA/Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and specimen handling for laboratory analysis. You will process specimens, prepare slides, and ensure accurate preanalytical handling under hospital systems.

The role requires phlebotomy training or equivalent experience, CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills to support patient care and teamwork within a teaching hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma 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; AP science courses; college-level science studies.
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.
• Must have computer operational skills using a laboratory system or hospital information system.
• Applicant should display initiative, multitask and take on responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member; excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures.
• Collect, prepare, process, and store human biological specimens 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 laboratories.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy training

CPR certification

Computer skills

Team player

Communication skills

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma

Health-related program graduate

AP science courses

College science studies

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Lab PAA/Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and specimen handling for laboratory analysis. You will process specimens, prepare slides, and ensure accurate preanalytical handling under hospital systems.

The role requires phlebotomy training or equivalent experience, CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills to support patient care and teamwork within a teaching hospital environment.