Medical Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab Support

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 

Schedule: Variable / Variable including weekends

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Performs skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. Responsible for prompt, accurate processing of test requisitions, accurate charging, registering and ordering tests for outpatients, informing techs of stats and other timed or urgent testing. Telephone patients, physicians and nursing units when required. Maintains neat and organized collection trays, collection areas and work areas. Persons in this position are expected to demonstrate logical, professional behaviors under demanding and stressful conditions. National Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School graduate or equivalent

Experience

Required: Computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital information system.

Preferred: Health related or science background with lab specific experience

Licensure/Certification/Registration

None

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose