Laboratory Assistant

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Blood Bank in routine blood product preparation, examination, issuing, and returning of products. This role requires accuracy and adherence to safety procedures within the blood bank environment.

Required qualifications include phlebotomy certification or equivalent experience, HS diploma, and valid driver's license. The position involves 4- to 10-hour shifts, with every third weekend and rotating holidays as

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification with active status from a national agency recognized by ACHA or six months experience in a blood bank laboratory.
• Good communication and computer skills for patient ID and specimen processing functions.

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for routine blood product preparation, examination, issuing, and returning of blood products.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Computer skills

Specimen processing

Autonomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department

Blood Bank

Job Summary

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for routine blood product preparation, examination, issuing, and returning of blood products.

Required Qualifications

• Require Phlebotomy certification with a national agency recognized by ACHA and must be current and active, or six (6) months experience working in a blood bank laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer demonstrated ability to interact successfully with staff and other healthcare providers and excellent communication skills.
• Prefer demonstrated knowledge of all relevant computer skills as needed for patient ID system and specimen processing functions.
• Prefer demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to function in Specimen Processing and Receiving area of the Blood Bank Laboratory.
• Prefer the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Preferred Education

Required License and Certs

Preferred License and Certs

FDL: Valid Driver's License

4- 10hr shifts, every third weekend and rotating holidays

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/