Laboratory Support Tech

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician in the Microbiology department. The role involves performing waived testing or assisting with moderately complex laboratory tests under supervision, preparing specimens, and maintaining equipment in accordance with hospital policies.

Candidates should have two years of phlebotomy experience across age groups and one year of registration experience with an active Phlebotomy certification, or an appropriate educational

Qualifications

• Two years of phlebotomy experience with all age groups required.
• One year registration experience with active Phlebotomy certification, or an Associate's degree in a health care field, or a 3rd-year Medical Laboratory Science student.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived testing or assists in moderately complex tests under supervision.
• Prepare specimens for testing and maintain centrifuges and electrical systems.
• Maintain temperature charts and pipettes, calibrate equipment.
• Locate specimens on pending lists and follow all policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree in health care related field

Medical Laboratory Science student (3rd year)

Job description

Department

Microbiology

Job Summary

Performs waived testing or assists in the performance of moderately complex laboratory tests under supervision to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsibilities include specimen preparation for testing, centrifuge maintenance & electrical checks, temperature charts, pipette maintenance & calibration, and locating specimens on pending lists. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols pertaining to job duties and meets expectations for performance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Require an experienced phlebotomist with two (2) years of phlebotomy experience with all age groups, and one year registration experience which may be concurrent with phlebotomy experience with an active Phlebotomy certification from a nationally recognized agency; or an Associate's Degree in a health care related field such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, or health science; or a Medical Laboratory Science student that is in at least their third (3rd) year of studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer one (1) year laboratory related experience.
• Prefer demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prefer basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications and office equipment.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

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/