Laboratory Assistant

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. As part of a community-focused organization, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate specimen handling and reporting within a busy laboratory environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community while working alongside a diverse team of professionals. If you have a passion for healthcare and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today and become part of a legacy of quality and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; experience in a lab setting preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate specimen identification and integrity.
• Responsible for daily billing operations and clerical duties.

Skills

Specimen identification

Data entry

Clerical duties

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Centrifuge

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Ensure accurate specimen identification and integrity; responsible for assuring that all aliquoting and separation is done with precision and accuracy on a timely basis; must have an understanding of specimen requirements and be able to determine appropriateness of specimens received; responsible for reporting of patient results to the appropriate client by charting, telephone, fax, modem or computer; responsible for assuring accurate input of patient demographics and insurance information; responsible for daily billing operations, responsible for sending specimens to and receiving results from reference laboratories, provides reception and general clerical duties for the laboratory; performs routine centrifuge maintenance and inventory of supplies, provides assistance and information to OutReach locations; assists Section Head, couriers and other laboratory staff as needed.

Reports: Med Lab Section Head (Core Lab) and Phlebotomist/Lead

Supervises: None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education: High School Graduate or equivalent

Required Experience: Preferred: One (1) to two (2) years of job-related experience.

Required Certification/License/Registry: This position requires driving a TMH vehicle. A valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record is required and must be maintained for the purpose of picking up samples from clients. The qualified candidate must be 21 years of age or older.

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.