Clinical Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Technician

HCA Healthcare; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital in Lake City, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to collect specimens, process them, and support registrar tasks under supervision. You will perform venipunctures and heel sticks as needed, follow procedures, and ensure proper labeling and documentation.

You will work with the lab information system, assist with routine clerical duties, monitor OSR, prepare specimens for courier, and help maintain a clean, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment, promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service practices in all interactions.
• Effectively communicate with all personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information.
• May assist in communication to customers, floors, physicians regarding problem and/or pending specimens.
• Requires 2+ years’ experience performing registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimen processing.
• Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program.
• Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security.
• Completes assigned courses and training on an annual basis.
• Available to work during disasters.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria.
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients.
• Utilizes supplies appropriately.
• Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection-based test orders.
• Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation.
• Educates patient and/or family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen.
• Uses computer information system relative to job functions.
• Responsible for clerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports).
• Demonstrates ability to deal with priorities first and plans for completion of duties.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; takes action as appropriate.
• Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Performs registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens appropriately, based on specimen type and tests ordered.
• Prepares specimens to be ready for courier pick-up and includes special instructions as requested by physician orders.
• Discards laboratory specimens according to established schedule.
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned.
• Collects chain-of-custody drug collections according to establish policy (as laboratory may require).
• Keeps appropriate records/documentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered, takes corrective action as necessary to ensure validity and accuracy of testing.
• Cleans the area upon emergency spills of specimens.
• Assess specimen requirements for referral testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
• Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered.
• Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending referral testing issues; takes action as appropriate.
• Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Privacy & Security awareness

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic or EMT certification preferred

Tools

Laboratory information system

Registration/Order entry system

Job description

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital in Lake City, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to collect specimens, process them, and support registrar tasks under supervision. You will perform venipunctures and heel sticks as needed, follow procedures, and ensure proper labeling and documentation.

You will work with the lab information system, assist with routine clerical duties, monitor OSR, prepare specimens for courier, and help maintain a clean, compliant work environment.