Medical Lab Assistant | Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

Select Specialty Hospital - The Villages; Oxford (FL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Generous PTO

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - The Villages is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to support pre-analytical processes in our lab. The role includes specimen processing, phlebotomy duties, and ensuring proper labeling and patient identification at the bedside.

The position offers full-time hours (32-40 per week) with an hourly compensation range of $19.00 to $28.00. Start strong with a thorough orientation, and enjoy comprehensive health and retirement benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• BLS required.
• Current certification from one of the listed phlebotomy/medical tech associations.

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.
• Performs venipuncture when necessary.
• Monitors venipuncture inventory and reports inadequacies to the Lab Manager.
• Performs phlebotomist duties according to established standards, practices and procedures.
• Follows PPE requirements, gathers supplies and assembles equipment, ensures equipment is clean and functioning.
• Verifies patient identification and properly labels specimens at the bedside.
• Notifies nursing staff of issues and documents accordingly.
• Verifies specimen collection, centrifuges and processes specimens as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Venipuncture

PPE procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - The Villages is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to support pre-analytical processes in our lab. The role includes specimen processing, phlebotomy duties, and ensuring proper labeling and patient identification at the bedside.

The position offers full-time hours (32-40 per week) with an hourly compensation range of $19.00 to $28.00. Start strong with a thorough orientation, and enjoy comprehensive health and retirement benefits for full-time staff.