Evening Lab Support Technician

Nicklaus Children's; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant for evening shifts to support clerical duties and processing of laboratory specimens in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves handling routine and stat specimens, preparing PKU samples for state labs, maintaining temperature records, and ensuring infection control and PPE compliance. Proficiency with Cerner and Microsoft Office is valued.

Qualifications

• High school education (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service in a high-volume environment.
• Two years in an accredited healthcare facility office preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties and processes laboratory specimens per department policies.
• Ensures routine, timed and stat specimens meet turnaround times.
• Sends PKU tests to the State lab, documents session numbers, and prepares for mailing.
• Keeps PPE compliance and infection control standards aligned with hospital policy.
• Scans PKU results into the EMR and notifies labs of pending results.
• Answers phones, takes messages, and procures necessary supplies.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Two years in healthcare facility office

Tools

Cerner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant for evening shifts to support clerical duties and processing of laboratory specimens in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves handling routine and stat specimens, preparing PKU samples for state labs, maintaining temperature records, and ensuring infection control and PPE compliance. Proficiency with Cerner and Microsoft Office is valued.