Phlebotomist & Lab Specimen Specialist

HCA Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to collect and process specimens under supervision. You will perform venipunctures and finger sticks, prepare specimens for testing, document procedures, and support laboratory operations with clerical tasks.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in a clinical lab, vocational/technical degree preferred, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service practices in all interactions.
• Effective communication of technical information to personnel.
• May assist in communication to customers, floors, physicians regarding issues.
• Requires 2+ years’ experience performing registration and clerical duties; follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements.
• Performs venipunctures and/or finger sticks on patients of all ages.
• Uses and maintains supplies; documents procedures accurately.
• Registers and orders entry procedures with accuracy and timeliness.
• Labels and processes specimens according to testing orders.
• Prepares specimens for courier pickup; follows physician orders.
• Maintains records and resolves specimen issues to ensure testing accuracy.
• Reviews OSR and pending specimen issues; acts to resolve them.
• Performs periodic QA and safety checks as assigned.
• Distributes tasks to ensure prioritization and timely completion.

Skills

Team interaction

Customer service

Effective communication

Privacy & security awareness

Disaster readiness

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years clinical lab experience preferred

Job description

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to collect and process specimens under supervision. You will perform venipunctures and finger sticks, prepare specimens for testing, document procedures, and support laboratory operations with clerical tasks.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in a clinical lab, vocational/technical degree preferred, and relevant certifications.