Lab Assistant - Part Time

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy across patients of all ages. You will verify patient identification, draw blood, label specimens, and enter correct data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) while maintaining specimen integrity.

Maintain a clean, well-stocked work area, adhere to safety standards for handling biohazardous specimens, and assist patients with questions and specimen collection instructions as needed, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of one year phlebotomy experience across all ages.
• Ability to adapt to multiple computer systems and perform accurate data entry.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification and collect blood samples.
• Label specimens accurately and securely.
• Enter patient data into LIS accurately and promptly.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, orderly work environment and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Patient service

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

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.