Lab Assistant - Laboratory Services

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the Laboratory Services team. You will be responsible for receipt, labeling, processing, and storage of specimens, while coordinating with the registration department for deliveries from outside offices.

The role requires adherence to biosafety standards, CAP readiness, and collaboration with nurses, physicians and pathologists to ensure timely specimen collection for testing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, process, deliver and store specimens for testing.
• Coordinate with the registration department when specimens are collected and delivered to the lab.
• Assist with clerical tasks, data processing and telephone customer service.
• Collaborate with nursing personnel, physicians and pathologists regarding specimen requirements and timely collection.
• Maintain biological safety policies and CAP readiness; support troubleshooting and QA activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Lab Assistant - Laboratory Services (260002IA)

Job Description

Lab Assistant - Laboratory Services - (260002IA)

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.

Qualifications

• 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 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Laboratory Services

Organization

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday