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Job description
Overview
Build your future at University of Florida Health as a Lab PAA/Phlebotomist. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the impact our clinical laboratory staff make in patient outcomes every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.
UF Health Experience & Rewards:
Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
Accrued PTO including holidays
Annual salary reviews
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
Wellness programs
Responsibilities
In this role the Lab PAA/Phlebotomist will perform the following duties: 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.
Schedule
FTE: 1.0
Hours: Variable
Days: Monday-Friday
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent
Requires completion of phlebotomy training program or 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience (clinical or hospital based preferred).
In addition, one or more of the following is preferred: Graduation from a certified health-related program at high school level or above; OR
Successful completion of Advanced Placement courses in the sciences at the high school level; OR
Successful completion of science based studies at college level (minimum 3 credit hours).
Prefer GPA of 3.0 or above.
Must have computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital information system.
Applicant should 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.
Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current CPR certification is required.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Not provided.
Worksite address
gainesville, FL, 32635, US
Who can apply
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