Phlebotomy Lab Lead - Patient Care & Team Oversight

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a Phlebotomy Supervisor to lead clerical and phlebotomy operations in the laboratory. You will train staff, oversee daily draws, coordinate coverage, and ensure timely specimen processing across age groups.

Ideal candidates have a phlebotomy training program, at least 6 months lab experience, and prior leadership exposure. This full-time on-site role offers opportunities to improve patient care and lab efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• 6 months of previous laboratory experience (clinical or hospital).
• Completion of phlebotomy training program (240 hours) preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains and evaluates new staff from area phlebotomy programs.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Oversees phlebotomy personnel in sections and coverage; ensures coverage during PTO/UTO and calls.
• Obtains and processes blood specimens from geriatric, adult, pediatric and infant patients; ensures timely draws.
• Directs staff and pulls pending lists to ensure all draws are completed.
• Maintains work area and tray cleanliness per policy and reports safety issues.

Skills

Leadership

Phlebotomy

Team supervision

Education

Phlebotomy training program (240 hours)

Job description

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a Phlebotomy Supervisor to lead clerical and phlebotomy operations in the laboratory. You will train staff, oversee daily draws, coordinate coverage, and ensure timely specimen processing across age groups.

Ideal candidates have a phlebotomy training program, at least 6 months lab experience, and prior leadership exposure. This full-time on-site role offers opportunities to improve patient care and lab efficiency.