Laboratory Assistant / Various Locations and Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the daily operations of our Clinical Laboratory. You will perform a mix of clinical and clerical tasks, including specimen handling, phlebotomy, and report distribution, contributing to accurate testing and timely patient care.

You will work across various shifts at multiple locations in Fort Myers, FL, with a focus on excellent customer service, data entry, and teamwork within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; GED accepted.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen verification and processing.
• Support laboratory operations and clerical duties.
• Utilize Laboratory Information System to maintain workflow.
• Phlebotomy and sweat collection as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED accepted)

Job description

Location: Various Locations

Department: Lab - General

Work Type: Full-Time and Part-Time available

Shift: Various Shifts Available

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

Summary

Ready to Play a Key Role in Advancing Patient Care?

Start a meaningful career with Lee Health and earn a $750 to $1,500 hiring bonus for eligible part-time and full-time employment!

As a Laboratory Assistant, you'll play an essential role in delivering timely, high-quality patient care by supporting the daily operations of our Clinical Laboratory. In this dynamic position, you'll perform a combination of clinical and clerical responsibilities that help ensure accurate testing and exceptional service.

Your clinical responsibilities may include specimen verification and processing, phlebotomy, sweat collection, sample tracking, laboratory test cancellations and credits, and processing send-out tests. You'll also support the laboratory through clerical duties such as answering phones, distributing reports, operating office equipment, and utilizing the Laboratory Information System to maintain efficient workflow.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a collaborative healthcare team, and are committed to providing outstanding patient care, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Lee Health.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required (GED accepted).

Experience

• Phlebotomy experience required
• Clinical Laboratory experience is preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Phlebotomy certification is preferred

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• The ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and information retrieval.

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