Lab Assistant - Part Time

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant specialized in phlebotomy. You will verify patient identification, perform blood draws across all ages, label specimens, and enter patient data into the LIS with accuracy.

The role emphasizes maintaining specimen integrity, delivering patient-friendly explanations, and upholding safety and cleanliness in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and specimen labeling procedures.
• Accurate data entry into LIS.
• Ability to communicate with patients and answer questions.
• Maintains safety standards in handling biohazardous specimens.
• Keeps a clean, well-stocked work area.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Label drawn blood accurately for processing.
• Enter correct patient information and tests into the LIS.
• Provide patient instructions and respond to questions professionally.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized phlebotomy area.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Data entry

Patient communication

Safety compliance

Lab housekeeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Part-time Description

Summary/Objective:

A laboratory assistant performing phlebotomy verifies patient identification, draws blood from patients of all ages maintaining specimen integrity, labels the drawn blood for processing, and enters correct patient information into the LIS.

Essential

• Functions Phlebotomy skills are such that specimens are obtained correctly and specimen integrity is maintained.
• Verifies accurate and correct information on patients and proceeds to accurate labeling of specimens.
• Accurate data entry skills in verifying correct patient information and requested tests.
• Professional attitude with patients including assistance with patients' questions and giving instructions on specimen collection and handling.
• Maintains a well-stocked, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Adheres to all safety standards in the handling of biohazardous specimens and contaminated phlebotomy equipment.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma required.

Preferred Education and Experience

A minimum of one year experience as a phlebotomist to include phlebotomy performed on all ages and ability to adapt to multiple computer systems.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of medical terminology and data entry skills. Knowledge of specimen collection, specimen requirements, specimen integrity and specimen handling.