Lab Assistant, Clinical Laboratory, Per Diem, Flex Shift, 8 hrs, Job ID # 1862014

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to perform routine technical and clerical tasks, including specimen registration, billing, venipuncture, and distribution of specimens. The role may involve waived testing and assisting in Microbiology processing as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of lab experience or completed phlebotomy training, with preferred basic LIS experience and state-appropriate certification requirements.

Qualifications

• 1 year of laboratory experience or completion of phlebotomy training
• Basic laboratory information system experience preferred
• Phlebotomy certification when required by state law

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen registration and billing.
• Perform venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• Assist in Microbiology processing and plating specimens as requested.
• Will perform waived testing as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Lab information system experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification

Phlebotomy Certification where State law requires

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