Clinical Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Specialist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in Ocala, FL is looking for a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to join our team. You will collect specimens, process submissions, and support registration under supervision, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of results.

The role emphasizes testing requirements, patient interaction, safety, and compliance with procedures. Qualifications include 1–3 years in a clinical lab setting and phlebotomy certification preferred; vocational degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in phlebotomy or lab assistant roles is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Familiarity with privacy and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements.
• Perform venipuncture and finger-stick procedures as needed.
• Follow patient identification and specimen labeling procedures.
• Register patients and enter orders accurately in the LIS.
• Support clerical duties such as phones and routing documents.
• Maintain documentation and follow safety policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Privacy & security awareness

Safety discipline

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Pneumatic tube system

Job description

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in Ocala, FL is looking for a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to join our team. You will collect specimens, process submissions, and support registration under supervision, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of results.

The role emphasizes testing requirements, patient interaction, safety, and compliance with procedures. Qualifications include 1–3 years in a clinical lab setting and phlebotomy certification preferred; vocational degree preferred.