Lab PAA/Phlebotomist| Clinical Lab Support | Part-time (6hrs.) | Variable

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab PAA/Phlebotomist performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures. Under direct supervision, the position performs routine laboratory analytical procedures related to preparing and storing human biological samples, blood, and body fluids for microbiological, hematological, immunohematological, and chemical analysis. The role releases and/or places orders in hospital and laboratory computer systems, receives, processes, and distributes specimens and/or blood products, and performs preanalytical functions such as loading samples onto analyzers, preparing slides for staining, and preparing samples for transport to other laboratories.

This is a part-time position at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, with a variable daytime schedule of 6 hours per week. The position supports patient care and laboratory operations in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience; clinical or hospital-based experience is preferred.
• Computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system, or other hospital information system.
• Ability to display initiative, multitask, and take on responsibilities.
• Proven problem-solving ability and ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical or hospital-based phlebotomy experience.
• Graduation from a certified health-related program at high school level or above.
• Successful completion of Advanced Placement courses in high school sciences.
• Successful completion of at least 3 credit hours of college-level science-based studies.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures on infant, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Receive specimens; place orders in LIS/HIS; accession, sort, and distribute specimens to designated areas.
• Ensure written orders are complete, including authorized signatures and accurate diagnosis codes, to meet federal compliance requirements for proper billing.
• Prepare samples for testing, including processing biological samples, blood, and body fluids for microbiology, hematology, immunohematology, and chemical analysis.
• Operate and maintain equipment.
• Provide laboratory-related information and assistance to health-care providers, patients, family, and co-workers.
• Support cost-saving ideas and demonstrate concern for financial strength and fiscal responsibility.
• Adjust daily tasks within the workflow to accommodate periods of increased and decreased activity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED