Lab Assistant Regional - Prn

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist responsible for patient identification, blood collection, specimen labeling, and information entry into the LIS. The role requires a high school diploma and offers exposure to multiple computer systems.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of phlebotomy experience, can draw blood from patients of all ages, and maintains specimen integrity while adhering to safety standards and professional patient communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic data entry skills and ability to adapt to multiple computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification and performs phlebotomy to obtain specimens.
• Labels drawn blood accurately and ensures specimen integrity for processing.
• Enters correct patient information and test requests into the LIS.
• Maintains professional interactions with patients and provides instructions on specimen collection and handling.
• Keeps a clean, stocked, and orderly work environment.
• Adheres to safety standards for handling biohazardous specimens and contaminated equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Job 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.