Medical Lab Assistant - Per Diem with Growth & Benefits

Select Medical; Oxford (FL); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital- The Villages is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to support pre-analytical processing and phlebotomy duties in a per diem/PRN role.

Under the Laboratory Manager, you will prepare specimens, perform venipuncture, monitor equipment, and ensure proper labeling and patient identification, with emphasis on PPE and safety. The position offers an extensive orientation and potential for full-time opportunities, with $24 per hour and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• BLS required.
• Current certification from one of the following: NPA, AMT, ASCP, NHA, or other approved agencies.

Responsibilities

• Follows laboratory protocols for pre-analytical processes.
• Adequately prepares specimens for send-out to reference lab testing.
• Advises Lab Manager of malfunctioning equipment, LIS issues, and any unusual situations, occurrences, conditions, or reactions.
• Performs venipuncture when necessary
• Monitors venipuncture inventory and reports inadequacies to the Lab Manager.
• Performs phlebotomist duties according to established standards, practices and procedures, while utilizing proper techniques and equipment in the performance of duties.
• Follows appropriate PPE requirements while performing duties, gathers supplies and assembles equipment according to standards of practice, and assures equipment is clean and functioning properly.
• Confirms patient identification using two identifiers, performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens as indicated on the test requisition.
• Properly identifies and labels specimen(s) at the patient’s bedside after matching patient label on the wristband to the patient label being affixed to the specimen.
• Notifies the nursing staff regarding any issues or concerns noted prior to, during, and/or following the procedure, as well as any patient refusal and/or inability to obtain patient sample and documents accordingly.
• Verifies specimen collection, centrifuges and processes specimens as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Phlebotomy certification (NPA/AMT/ASCP/NHA)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital- The Villages is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to support pre-analytical processing and phlebotomy duties in a per diem/PRN role.

Under the Laboratory Manager, you will prepare specimens, perform venipuncture, monitor equipment, and ensure proper labeling and patient identification, with emphasis on PPE and safety. The position offers an extensive orientation and potential for full-time opportunities, with $24 per hour and a commitment to patient-centered care.