Lab PAA/Phlebotomist| Clinical Lab Support | PRN | Variable

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab PAA/Phlebotomist performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures for infant, pediatric, and adult patients. Under direct supervision, the role performs routine laboratory analytical and preanalytical procedures to prepare and store human biological samples, blood, and body fluids for microbiological, hematological, immunohematological, and chemical analysis. Duties also include entering or releasing orders in hospital and laboratory computer systems; receiving, processing, accessioning, sorting, and distributing specimens or blood products; loading samples onto analyzers; preparing slides for staining; and preparing samples for transport to other laboratories. The position operates and maintains equipment and provides laboratory-related information and assistance to healthcare providers, patients, families, and coworkers. Work takes place at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, on a variable day schedule. The position is PRN.

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 show 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

• Perform routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures on infant, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Receive specimens; enter orders in LIS/HIS; accession and sort specimens; and distribute them 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 healthcare providers, patients, families, and coworkers.
• Support cost-saving ideas and demonstrate concern for financial strength and fiscal responsibility.
• Adjust daily tasks within the workflow to accommodate increases and decreases in activity.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED