Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Family-Health-Centers-of-Southwest-Florida; Palm Lake RV Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Health benefits

Company-paid pension

Bonuses

Job summary

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida seeks a dependable laboratory tech to join our Downtown Center team. You will perform technical lab procedures, collect specimens, and prepare tests while maintaining logs and equipment in a compliant environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with two years of lab experience and phlebotomy skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; travel or reassignment may occur as needed to support the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, medical assistant preferred.
• Two years laboratory experience.
• Phlebotomy skills and specimen preparation.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and OSHA basics.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab testing procedures and quality-control tasks.
• Collect specimens including venipuncture and capillary draws.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and handle reagents and storage.
• Maintain logs, forms and sanitation of lab spaces.
• Deliver results to providers and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Excellent opportunity to join a stable company providing patient care. We are looking for a dependable, dedicated, and respectful person to join our team. Outstanding compensation including generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, excellent health benefits, a company paid pension, multiple bonuses, and more!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Performs technical laboratory procedures and conducts limited lab studies for the Downtown Center. Collects, prepares and performs limited testing of prepared specimens; cleans, sterilizes and maintains laboratory and equipment and completes forms and maintains logs. Adheres to Corporate Compliance program, by reporting improper or unethical conduct, violation of applicable laws, regulations or program requirements.

DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs laboratory testing procedures including daily and monthly quality-control procedures.
• Collects specimens for analysis including venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Prepares collected specimens for analysis including serum separation, making of slides, addition of reagents and other substances, refrigeration, etc.
• Tests prepared specimens including urine dip, UCG, HCT and FBS.
• Completes all necessary laboratory request forms.
• Maintains in-house daily log testing file, reference lab testing file, daily refrigerator and quality control logs.
• Cleans and disinfects all working surfaces.
• Distributes and delivers lab results to providers.
• Responsible for complying with Universal Precautions, OSHA regulations and other safety and housekeeping requirements. Maintains all lab instruments in proper working condition.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience.
• Medical Assistant preferred.
• Two years laboratory experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred.
• Skilled in all disciplines of phlebotomy.
• Willing to travel or be reassigned to other locations based upon the needs of the organization or individual performance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of all approved medical testing procedures performed in accordance with corporate regulation.
• Skill in phlebotomy techniques and specimen preparation for tests to be sent to reference laboratory.
• Knowledge of daily laboratory log sheets and filing systems.
• Knowledge of special departmental laboratory requirements.
• Knowledge of purpose of the FHC medical laboratory and its role and relationship to the total care of FHC patients.
• Knowledge of all policies, procedures and protocols of FHC.