Lab PAA/Phlebotomist | Draw Stations - Gainesville | Full-Time | Days

About the role

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital, 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608. Employment Type: Full-Time. Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are seeking a passionate individual eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures on infant, pediatric and adult patients.
• Receives specimens, places orders in LIS/HIS, accessions, sorts specimens and distributes to designated areas.
• Ensures written orders are complete to meet federal compliance requirements for proper billing, including authorized signatures and accurate diagnosis codes.
• Performs various functions to prepare samples for testing.
• Processes and prepares biological samples, blood and body fluids, for microbiology, hematology, immunohematology and chemical analysis.
• Operates and maintains equipment.
• Provides laboratory related information and assistance to health‑care providers, patients, family, and co‑workers.
• Demonstrates a concern for financial strength and fiscal responsibility by supporting cost‑saving ideas.
• Daily tasks are integrated into workflow adjusting for periods of increased and decreased activity.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience (clinical or hospital based preferred).
• Preferred: one or more of the following:
  • Graduation from a certified health‑related program at high school level or above.
  • Successful completion of Advanced Placement courses in the sciences at the high school level.
  • Successful completion of science‑based studies at college level (minimum 3 credit hours).
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital information system.
• Display initiative, ability to multitask, and willingness to take on responsibilities.
• Proven problem‑solving ability and teamwork skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Current CPR certification required.

Schedule

Variable