Evening Lab Assistant — Specimen Processing & Support

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to handle receipt, labeling, processing, and storage of specimens for laboratory testing. The role requires coordination with the registration department on specimens from outside offices and collaboration with nursing staff, physicians, and pathologists to ensure timely collection.

The position involves clerical tasks, data processing and telephone customer service, with emphasis on adhering to safety and licensure standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 months of on-the-job training and orientation.
• Previous work as a laboratory assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, process, deliver and store specimens for testing.
• Coordinate with the registration department when specimens are collected and delivered to TGH from outside offices.
• Assist with clerical tasks, receptionist duties, data processing and telephone customer service.
• Collaborate with nursing personnel, physicians and pathologists regarding specimen requirements and timely collection.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to handle receipt, labeling, processing, and storage of specimens for laboratory testing. The role requires coordination with the registration department on specimens from outside offices and collaboration with nursing staff, physicians, and pathologists to ensure timely collection.

The position involves clerical tasks, data processing and telephone customer service, with emphasis on adhering to safety and licensure standards.