Lab Assistant, Clinical Laboratory, Full Time, Flex Shift, 5 days/week, 8 hr Shifts, Job ID # 1903984

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform routine lab technical and clerical tasks, including specimen registration and billing. The role involves venipuncture, specimen receipt, and distribution, with phlebotomy duties as assigned and support for Microbiology processing and plating.

The candidate should have about one year of lab experience or completed phlebotomy training, and basic LIS experience is preferred. State-specific certification requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training.
• Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs routine technical and clerical functions including specimen registration and billing.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned and assists in Microbiology processing and plating as requested.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Phlebotomy training

Lab information systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training or national certification

Phlebotomy certification where required by state law

Job description

Position Summary:

Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned. Will perform waived testing and assist in Microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.

Position Qualification:

• One (1) year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training
• Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar preferred
• Phlebotomy Certification where State law requires

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization