LAB ASSISTANT - PRN

JumpStart Games; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JumpStart Games is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy, verify patient identification, draw blood from patients of all ages, and ensure specimen integrity for processing.

You will label specimens, enter accurate patient data into the LIS, maintain a clean, well-stocked work area, and follow safety standards for biohazardous materials and equipment. A high school diploma is required and one year of phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification and collect blood from patients of all ages while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Label specimens and ensure correct data entry into the LIS or system.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked work area and adhere to safety standards for handling biohazardous materials.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience (1 year)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

• 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.

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.