Phlebotomy Technician – Full-Time Lab & Patient Care

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a phlebotomist to perform skin punctures and collect specimens for laboratory testing. You will ensure prompt processing of test orders, proper labeling, and timely communication with clinicians.

This role requires high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a professional demeanor under pressure. Medical lab experience is preferred; no licensure is required, though National Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Computer operational skills using a PC, laboratory system or hospital information system required.
• Preferred health-related or science background with lab experience.

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.
• Maintains neat and organized collection trays, collection areas and work areas.
• Telephone patients, physicians and nursing units when required.

Skills

Telephone communication

Professional demeanor under stress

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a phlebotomist to perform skin punctures and collect specimens for laboratory testing. You will ensure prompt processing of test orders, proper labeling, and timely communication with clinicians.

This role requires high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a professional demeanor under pressure. Medical lab experience is preferred; no licensure is required, though National Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.