Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Support – Per Diem Days

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem schedule

Day shift

Paygrade PG-26

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to provide quality diagnostic services and support to the laboratory team. The role involves processing specimens, labeling, inventory management, quality control, and assisting in equipment maintenance to ensure efficient lab operations.

Responsibilities include potential CLIA waived testing, supporting multiple laboratory sections as directed by leadership, and maintaining accurate data in the EMR while upholding Health First policies and patient

Qualifications

• Must pass color blindness test and be proficient in required computer applications.
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization and organization of tasks; English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support lab leadership in testing, specimen processing, labeling, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
• May perform CLIA waived testing and adhere to state and CLIA qualifications.
• Assist in various lab sections as assigned by leadership.
• Maintain data in the EMR and report variances to the Supervisor.
• Cross-train in other departments and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Color vision

Computer proficiency

Autonomous work

Critical thinking

Prioritization

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary technical/clinical program (preferred)

Job description

Health First is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to provide quality diagnostic services and support to the laboratory team. The role involves processing specimens, labeling, inventory management, quality control, and assisting in equipment maintenance to ensure efficient lab operations.

Responsibilities include potential CLIA waived testing, supporting multiple laboratory sections as directed by leadership, and maintaining accurate data in the EMR while upholding Health First policies and patient