Laboratory Assistant I - GCMC

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lee Health's Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I for full-time night shift (3/10:30 PM–7:00 AM). Responsibilities include specimen verification, phlebotomy, sample tracking, and clerical tasks. Weekend work is required.

High school diploma or GED and phlebotomy experience are required. Sign-on bonus of $1,500 for eligible candidates. The role supports day-to-day lab operations across the Gulf Coast Medical Center location, with duties varying by

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy is required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process specimens and assist with phlebotomy.
• Track samples and manage send-out testing.
• Handle clerical duties: phone reception, reports, and use of office equipment.
• Use the Laboratory Information System for data entry and retrieval.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

GED

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Lab - General

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/10:30:00PM to 7:00:00AM / Will be required to work weekends

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$20.00 - $23.50 / hour

**$1,500 sign on for eligible candidates**

Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for a variety of clinical and clerical functions to support the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Laboratory depending on the shift and facility location. Clinical duties include specimen verification and processing, phlebotomy, sample tracking including the cancellation and crediting of laboratory tests, and processing of send out testing. Clerical duties include phone reception, printing and distributing reports, operation of office equipment such as fax machines, copy machines, and printers, in addition to basic computer skills in the Laboratory information system.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredor
• GEDRequired

Experience Requirements

• PhlebotomyRequired

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

• Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

• Phlebotomy

Additional Requirements

Good communication and interpersonal skills required. Excellent customer service skills, ability to multi-task, problem solve, and work independently. Basic knowledge of computer, data entry and retrieval.

US:FL:Fort Myers