Phlebotomist & Lab Support - Naples, Full-Time

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid Time Off PTO

Life Insurance coverage

401(k) with match

Naples, Florida

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to support routine tests, specimen collection, processing, equipment upkeep, and data entry in a busy hospital laboratory.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and HIPAA standards, and teamwork with laboratory staff and clinicians to ensure accurate identifications, proper specimen handling, and timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a laboratory assistant training or phlebotomy program or training course required.
• 1–2 years of phlebotomy experience may substitute for the program.
• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory, healthcare, or clinical setting required.
• 1–2 years experience with specimen processing, laboratory equipment, and quality control procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Assists laboratory staff in performing routine tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, following proper laboratory protocols.
• Prepares and processes specimens, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and transport according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring it is in good working order, reporting malfunctions, and assisting with routine troubleshooting.
• Performs finger sticks, venipunctures and heel sticks on patients of all ages in accordance with the laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with safety and infection control standards, including proper handling of biohazardous materials and chemical reagents.
• Logs lab procedures and specimen information into the LIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with documentation protocols.
• Performs quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tasks, assisting in documentation and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Stocks laboratory supplies and maintains inventory, ensuring necessary materials are available for daily operations.
• Cleans and disinfects work surfaces, equipment, and laboratory spaces, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control guidelines.
• Assists with data collection and performance improvement projects, actively participating in process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, laboratory staff, and other departments to ensure efficient specimen processing and workflow.
• Ensures positive patient identification by using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens at the patient's bedside to prevent errors.
• Collect timed specimens as ordered, prioritizing and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Lab procedures

EMR/LIS

Communication

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Education

Phlebotomy program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

LIS/EMR systems

Job description

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to support routine tests, specimen collection, processing, equipment upkeep, and data entry in a busy hospital laboratory.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and HIPAA standards, and teamwork with laboratory staff and clinicians to ensure accurate identifications, proper specimen handling, and timely patient care.