Clinical Lab Support & Phlebotomy Specialist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a laboratory support technician to perform patient registration, order entry and specimen collection, including phlebotomy as needed.

You will ensure proper patient identification and labeling, and utilize LIS systems such as Meditech. Responsibilities include coordinating courier dispatch, answering client inquiries, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with quality control and training of new staff.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience and ability to collect specimens as needed.
• Strong customer service mindset with patient interaction skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory specimen handling and labeling procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic lab workflows.

Responsibilities

• Organizes daily workload to achieve acceptable performance outcomes.
• Greet clients promptly and accurately, handling registrations and inquiries.
• Verify patient identification and label specimens carefully at bedside.
• Assist with venipuncture and other specimen collection duties as required.
• Coordinate dispatch of couriers and document supply requests.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Lab specimen handling

Medical terminology

Tools

Meditech

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a laboratory support technician to perform patient registration, order entry and specimen collection, including phlebotomy as needed.

You will ensure proper patient identification and labeling, and utilize LIS systems such as Meditech. Responsibilities include coordinating courier dispatch, answering client inquiries, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with quality control and training of new staff.