Histology Lab Assistant I - Phlebotomy | Day Shift

Team Member Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our laboratory team. The role involves collecting blood, processing specimens, and performing associated point-of-care testing within a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities include sample handling, safety compliance, and participation in performance improvement activities. Strong customer service and English communication are essential, with preferred phlebotomy training and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy training program completed preferred.
• Technical or vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases.
• May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.
• May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff.
• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.
• Collects patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts, verifying identification, insurance, credentials, and requirements.
• May perform blood specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups.
• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.
• May perform point of care testing, and associated, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and result reporting.
• Receives, processes, and transports patient specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting sample types.
• Loads preanalytical instruments or delivers specimens to the testing department.
• May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• May perform blood and/or blood component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service

English communication

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational training

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join our laboratory team. The role involves collecting blood, processing specimens, and performing associated point-of-care testing within a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities include sample handling, safety compliance, and participation in performance improvement activities. Strong customer service and English communication are essential, with preferred phlebotomy training and a valid driver’s license.