Lab PAA/Phlebotomist, Care Center

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital information system.
• Phlebotomy training program completion OR 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience (clinical or hospital based preferred).
• Current CPR certification required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One or more of the following is preferred:
• Graduation from a certified health-related program at high school level or above.
• Successful completion of Advanced Placement courses in the sciences at the high school level.
• Successful completion of science-based studies at college level (minimum 3 credit hours).
• Prefer GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Display initiative, have the ability to multitask and be able to take on responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.