Lab Assistant - Part Time

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL seeks a Laboratory Assistant with phlebotomy duties to verify patient IDs, collect blood samples from patients of all ages, and accurately label specimens for processing. You will enter correct patient information into the LIS and maintain specimen quality.

The role emphasizes safety, proper handling of biohazardous materials, and a professional, patient-focused approach while keeping the work area clean and well-stocked.

Formación

• High school diploma required.
• Preferred: at least 1 year of phlebotomy experience across all ages.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and data entry.
• Knowledge of specimen collection, requirements, integrity and handling.

Responsabilidades

• Perform phlebotomy ensuring specimen integrity.
• Verify patient information and correctly label specimens.
• Enter patient data accurately into the LIS or systems.
• Provide instructions to patients and address questions about collection.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to safety standards for handling biohazardous specimens and equipment.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Patient interaction

Specimen labeling

Safety procedures

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

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.