Phlebotomy Technician & Lab Specimen Specialist

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO including holidays

Annual salary reviews

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive healthcare/retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Lab PAA/Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, collect and prepare specimens, and support routine and specialized laboratory testing within a fast-paced clinical setting. You will release orders, receive and process samples, and ensure proper handling according to safety protocols.

A high school diploma and phlebotomy training or experience are required, with preference for healthcare-related coursework and strong customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Requires completion of phlebotomy training program or 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience (clinical or hospital based preferred).
• Preferred: Graduation from a certified health-related program at high school level or above; AP science courses; college-level science studies (minimum 3 credit hours).
• Prefer GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital information system.
• Applicant should display initiative, multitask and be able to take on responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures.
• Collect, prepare, process, and store human biological specimens, including blood and body fluids, 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 or reference laboratories.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen handling and processing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Initiative

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training or 6 months phlebotomy experience

Health-related program / AP science courses / college science studies

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Lab PAA/Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, collect and prepare specimens, and support routine and specialized laboratory testing within a fast-paced clinical setting. You will release orders, receive and process samples, and ensure proper handling according to safety protocols.

A high school diploma and phlebotomy training or experience are required, with preference for healthcare-related coursework and strong customer-service skills.