Phlebotomist & Lab Support Specialist

HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville, FL is hiring a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to collect, process and register specimens under supervision. You will perform venipunctures and prepare samples for testing while adhering to procedures and safety policies.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, courteous patient interaction, and coordination with the laboratory team to meet turnaround times and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience performing registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimen processing
• Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program
• Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients
• Utilizes supplies appropriately
• Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection-based test orders
• Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation
• Educates patient and/or family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen
• Uses computer information system relative to job functions
• Responsible for clerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports)
• Demonstrates ability to deal with priorities first and plans for completion of duties
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; takes action as appropriate
• Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system
• Performs registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in a timely manner
• Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens appropriately, based on specimen type and tests ordered
• Prepares specimens to be ready for courier pick-up and includes special instructions as requested by physician orders
• Discards laboratory specimens according to established schedule
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned
• Collects chain-of-custody drug collections according to establish policy (as laboratory may require)
• Keeps appropriate records/documentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered, takes corrective action as necessary to ensure validity and accuracy of testing
• Cleans the area upon emergency spills of specimens
• Assesses specimen requirements for referral testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
• Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered.
• Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending referral testing issues; takes action as appropriate
• Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Effective communication

Privacy & Security Awareness

Disaster readiness

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Job description

HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville, FL is hiring a Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist to collect, process and register specimens under supervision. You will perform venipunctures and prepare samples for testing while adhering to procedures and safety policies.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, courteous patient interaction, and coordination with the laboratory team to meet turnaround times and regulatory requirements.