Lab PAA/Phlebotomist | Draw Stations - Central FL | Full-time | Variable

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Lab PAA/Phlebotomist at University of Florida Health performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures. The role collects, prepares, processes, and stores human biological specimens, including blood and body fluids, for laboratory analysis; performs routine laboratory procedures related to microbiological, hematological, immunohematological, and chemical testing; and releases and places laboratory orders using hospital and laboratory computer systems. The position also receives, processes, and distributes patient specimens and blood products; performs preanalytical laboratory functions, including loading specimens onto analyzers; prepares slides for staining and microscopic examination; and packages specimens for transport to outside or reference laboratories. The employee follows established laboratory procedures and safety protocols to support accurate specimen handling and processing. The schedule is 1.0 FTE, variable hours, Monday through Friday.

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 display initiative, multitask, and take on responsibilities.
Proven ability to problem-solve and work as a team member.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
Current CPR certification.

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 high-school Advanced Placement science courses; 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.
Collect, prepare, process, and store human biological specimens, including blood and body fluids, for laboratory analysis.
Perform routine laboratory procedures related to microbiological, hematological, immunohematological, and chemical testing.
Release and place laboratory orders using hospital and laboratory computer systems.
Receive, process, and distribute patient specimens and blood products.
Perform preanalytical laboratory functions, including loading specimens onto analyzers.
Prepare slides for staining and microscopic examination.
Prepare and package specimens for transportation to outside or reference laboratories.
Follow established laboratory procedures and safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen handling and processing.