Evening Lab Technician: Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy

Memorial Healthcare System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant to prepare specimens, register and accession orders in the Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems, and perform pre-analytical and analytical tasks in alignment with policy.

You will support technologists, assist with bone marrow prep, specimen handling, phlebotomy requests, and maintain a safe, organized work area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.
• Six (6) months of prior experience as a lab assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems.
• Performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures in accordance with policy.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within training scope.
• Provides support functions to technologists including loading instruments, preparing reagents, and handling blood products.
• Assists in preparation and processing of bone marrow specimens and handling of specimens during transport.
• Performs clerical duties and maintains a safe, aseptic work area.
• Provides laboratory customer service including specimen collection information and result inquiries.
• Performs the phlebotomy function to ensure accurate and timely processing of lab test orders.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy & Quality

Customer Service

Organization Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Specimen Handling

Accessioning

Processing

Standards of Behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant to prepare specimens, register and accession orders in the Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems, and perform pre-analytical and analytical tasks in alignment with policy.

You will support technologists, assist with bone marrow prep, specimen handling, phlebotomy requests, and maintain a safe, organized work area.