Laboratory Assistant & Phlebotomy Specialist

HCA Healthcare; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant who supports specimen collection, processing, and registration under supervision. The role requires handling multiple tasks, prioritizing duties, and ensuring accuracy in testing workflows to support patient care.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy as needed, clerical duties, and adherence to safety, privacy, and regulatory standards within a busy laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic or EMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens and process according to procedures and orders.
• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks on various ages as required.
• Label specimens and enter test orders accurately in the system.
• Educate patients/families about collection procedures prior to sampling.
• Handle clerical duties such as faxing, phones and courier coordination.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safety and privacy policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety & privacy awareness

Multitasking under pressure

Clerical duties

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years in clinical lab setting

Job description

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant who supports specimen collection, processing, and registration under supervision. The role requires handling multiple tasks, prioritizing duties, and ensuring accuracy in testing workflows to support patient care.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy as needed, clerical duties, and adherence to safety, privacy, and regulatory standards within a busy laboratory setting.