Lab Medical Assistant - Winter Haven Hospital

Baycare; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

401K plan

Performance bonuses

Wellness programs

Discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Winter Haven, FL, is seeking a Lab Medical Assistant I to join the Winter Haven Hospital lab team. The role involves collecting, receiving and processing specimens for testing and coordinating with nursing and physicians.

You will perform phlebotomy and support lab operations for inpatient and outpatient services. A high school diploma is required, and a drivers license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Driver's license preferred (Credentials section)
• Phlebotomy is preferred

Responsibilities

• Collect inpatient and outpatient specimens for testing.
• Communicate with nursing regarding patient specimens.
• Refer specimens to outside laboratories as needed.
• Interact with physicians, clients and staff regarding referral lab tests.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full Time

Winter Haven

Details

Join the team that is revolutionizing health care – BayCare Health System

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

• Facility: Winter Haven Hospital
• Location: Winter Haven, FL
• Status: PRN & Fulltime Available
• Shift Hours: 12:30P -9:00PM and 9:30PM-4:00AM
• Days: Varies
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: Yes

Responsibilities:

The Lab Medical Assistant I is responsible for:

• Collecting, receiving and processing of inpatient and outpatient specimens for testing
• Communications with nursing regarding patient specimens
• Referring specimens to outside laboratories
• Interaction with physicians, clients and staff regarding referral lab tests
• Performance of phlebotomy procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• Required High School or equivalent

Credentials:

• Drivers License

Credential equivalent experience:

• Preferred Phlebotomy

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Match and additional yearly contribution
• Annual performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Family resources and wellness opportunities
• Community perks and discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled