Lab Assistant - Laboratory Services

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Lab Assistant to support Laboratory Services. This role involves specimen processing, clerical duties, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will contribute to quality assurance in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 months of on-the-job training.
• Previous laboratory assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle receipt, labeling, and processing of specimens.
• Coordinate specimen delivery and assist with clerical tasks.
• Maintain compliance with biological and safety policies.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Customer service

Collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Under general supervision and following established policies, procedures and professional guidelines, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the receipt, labeling, processing, delivery and storage of specimens destined for laboratory testing. The team member is also responsible for coordinating with the registration department when specimens are collected and delivered to TGH from an outside physician’s office. Assists with various clerical tasks, receptionist duties, data processing and telephone customer service. Using independent judgment and following TGH and departmental procedures, is responsible for collaborating with nursing personnel, Physicians and Pathologists, regarding the applicable specimen requirements and timely collection of the patient sample(s) necessary for the testing that will be sent to the performing laboratory. Adheres to biological and safety policies and licensure requirements for all laboratory testing and testing facilities; maintains CAP readiness; performs troubleshooting and quality assurance monitoring. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-2 months of on-the-job training and orientation
• Previous work as a laboratory assistant is preferred
  
  

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus

Eligible for Remote Work

On Site

Job

Laboratory Services

Organization

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Shift

Night Job

Job Type

On Site

Shift Hours

0400a-1230p

Minimum Salary

15.45

Job Posting

Jun 9, 2025, 11:04:14 AM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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