Lab PAA/Phlebotomist| Clinical Lab Support | Part-time | Variable

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab PAA/Phlebotomist performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures. Under direct supervision, the role 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 position also releases or places orders in hospital and laboratory computer systems and receives, processes, and distributes specimens or blood products. Preanalytical duties include loading samples onto analyzers, preparing slides for staining, and preparing samples for transport to other laboratories.

This part-time position is based at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, with a variable daytime schedule of 10 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program or six 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 demonstrate 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

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

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 for federal compliance and proper billing, including authorized signatures and accurate diagnosis codes.
• 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 members, and co-workers.
• Support cost-saving ideas and demonstrate concern for financial strength and fiscal responsibility.
• Integrate daily tasks into the workflow and adjust to periods of increased or decreased activity.

What This Job Offers

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