Phlebotomist - Pediatric Infectious Diseases

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Phlebotomist-Peds ID to support clinicians in a multi-disciplinary outpatient clinic serving pediatric and adult patients at the Jacksonville campus.

The role involves phlebotomy, blood collection, requisition matching, HIV rapid testing, data entry, and maintaining sterile procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.

This full-time, on-site position requires a high school diploma or phlebotomy training, with preferred HIV/AIDS experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a phlebotomy course; or a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood from patients using vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Perform HIV rapid testing and related pre/post-test counseling as needed.
• Review lab work, match requisitions to specimens, and ensure proper specimen handling.
• Maintain sterile work area and proper disposal of sharps in accordance with laws and policies.
• Enter data and manage lab forms for timely delivery to the lab.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a phlebotomy course

One year of relevant experience

Job description

Phlebotomist - Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Job No: 541715

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians

Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Classification Title: Phlebotomist-Peds ID

Classification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a phlebotomy course; or a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.

Job Description: Provides medical support activities for clinicians in a multi-disciplinary outpatient clinic serving pediatric and adult patients, including HIV infected and affected populations. Works with integrated patient-centered medical home team to provide patient care and perform administrative, clinical and laboratory duties in support of clinic and providers in a friendly and helpful manner. Under general supervision, following established standards and practices, collect blood from patients; instruct patients in the procedure for the collection of specimens. Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods. Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies. Performs Rapid HIV testing as needed, including pre and post-test counseling as required. Performs venipuncture and lab processing including completing requisitions and preparation for lab delivery. Perform basic laboratory tests (HIV Rapid tests, finger-stick glucose, hemoglobin, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep, u/a, GC/Chlamydia, etc). Reviews all lab work before it is sent out to labs, organizing and maintaining existing lab forms, scanning and data entry of lab results, etc. Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods. Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use. Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures. Communicates inventory and equipment needs to assigned staff.

Expected Salary: $17 - $19/hr

Preferred: Prefer Certified Medical Assistant and two years serving HIV/AIDS population and experience drawing blood from infants and children

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

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Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.