Medical Laboratory Assistant II, Baptist Nassau

170 Baptist Medical Center of Nassau, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Nassau in Nassau, FL is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to join the Laboratory department. The role involves performing phlebotomy in an outpatient setting, handling specimens, and supporting anatomic pathology workflows under supervision of the Medical Director.

The position requires a High School Diploma; an Associate's degree and phlebotomy certification are preferred. It is an onsite role located at the Nassau Main Building with focus on accurate specimen handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing the duties of a phlebotomist in an outpatient laboratory setting.
• Utilizing computer system in the processing of laboratory specimens.
• Retrieving specimens from pneumatic tube system and processing specimens according to specimen type.
• Distributing specimens to different areas of the laboratory.
• Coordinating specimen pick-ups for referral testing.
• Preparing specimen transfer lists and packaging specimens in accordance with laboratory policy for transport.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Laboratory IT

Education

High School Diploma Required

Associates Degree Preferred

Phlebotomy Certification Preferred

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Health is currently looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to join our Laboratory department at Baptist Nassau. This candidate needs to have great customer service skills and be detail oriented and organized.

This position requires the candidate to work onsite with the Medical Director, assisting in Anatomic Pathology of specimens for Bronchoscopies, EBUS, Needle Aspirates, and other related AP process procedures in addition to performing and supporting Outpatient phlebotomy.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant II, you will be responsible for:

• Performing the duties of a phlebotomist in an outpatient laboratory setting.
• Utilizing computer system in the processing of laboratory specimens.
• Retrieving specimens from pneumatic tube system and processes specimens according to specimen type.
• Distributing specimens to different areas of the laboratory.
• Coordinating specimen pick-ups for referral testing.
• Preparing specimen transfer lists and packages specimens in accordance with laboratory policy for transport.

Education and Certification Requirement:

• High School Diploma Required
• Associates Degree Preferred
• Phlebotomy Certification Preferred

Experience Requirements: Specimen Processing Preferred

This Medical Laboratory Assistant II position will be located at Baptist Nassau.

Primary Location: Nassau - Main Building

Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.