Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Aide - Clinical Specimens

HCA-Florida-South-Shore-Hospital; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to perform essential specimen collection and processing under supervision. The role emphasizes venipuncture and finger sticks across patient ages, accurate labeling, and using the laboratory information system to ensure timely test registration and specimen handling.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years in a clinical lab setting, vocational/technical training, and certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand specimen collection and testing requirements and rejection criteria.
• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients.
• Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for testing.
• Enter orders and registration accurately in the information system.
• Maintain documentation and track specimen status.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination for specimen transport.

Skills

Venipuncture

Finger sticks

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Clerical duties

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to perform essential specimen collection and processing under supervision. The role emphasizes venipuncture and finger sticks across patient ages, accurate labeling, and using the laboratory information system to ensure timely test registration and specimen handling.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years in a clinical lab setting, vocational/technical training, and certification preferred.