Lab Support Tech: Phlebotomy & Microbiology

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Phlebotomist to support the Microbiology department. The role involves performing waived testing or aiding in moderately complex assays under supervision, with a focus on specimen prep, centrifuge use, and equipment checks.

Required are two years of phlebotomy experience and a phlebotomy certification or an applicable health care degree. Shifts are 4–10 hours, every other weekend, with rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• Two years of phlebotomy experience with all age groups.
• Active Phlebotomy certification from a nationally recognized agency, or an Associate's Degree in a health care related field.
• Medical Laboratory Science student in at least their third year.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived testing or assist in moderately complex laboratory tests under supervision.
• Prepare specimens for testing; centrifuge maintenance and electrical checks; temperature charts; pipette maintenance and calibration.
• Locate specimens on pending lists and follow hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

MLS student

HS diploma

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Phlebotomist to support the Microbiology department. The role involves performing waived testing or aiding in moderately complex assays under supervision, with a focus on specimen prep, centrifuge use, and equipment checks.

Required are two years of phlebotomy experience and a phlebotomy certification or an applicable health care degree. Shifts are 4–10 hours, every other weekend, with rotating holidays.