Lab PAA/Phlebotomist| Clinical Lab Support | Full-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 and/or places orders in hospital and laboratory computer systems and receives, processes, and distributes specimens and/or blood products. Preanalytical duties include loading samples onto analyzers, preparing slides for staining, and preparing samples for transport to other laboratories.

This full-time position is based at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week with variable days.

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

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

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 and sorts specimens; and distributes them to designated areas.
• Ensures written orders are complete for federal compliance and proper billing, including authorized signatures and accurate diagnosis codes.
• Processes and prepares biological samples, blood, and body fluids for microbiology, hematology, immunohematology, and chemical analysis.
• Performs functions to prepare samples for testing, including loading samples onto analyzers, preparing slides for staining, and preparing samples for transport to other laboratories.
• Operates and maintains equipment.
• Provides laboratory-related information and assistance to health-care providers, patients, family, and co-workers.
• Supports cost-saving ideas and demonstrates concern for financial strength and fiscal responsibility.
• Integrates daily tasks into workflow and adjusts to periods of increased or decreased activity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED