PRN Phlebotomy Lab Assistant – Specimen Specialist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is seeking a PRN Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist in Tallahassee. The role involves specimen collection, processing, registration, and handling of specimens under supervision, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in a clinical lab, phlebotomy certification preferred, and strong customer service skills. This PRN position supports patient care across shifts within the hospital's laboratory services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience performing registration, clerical duties, and specimen processing.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic or EMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements and rejection criteria.
• Performs venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adult and geriatric patients.
• Performs heel sticks on infants as required.
• Uses supplies appropriately and follows patient identification and test orders procedures.
• Completes specimen collection documentation and lab registration procedures.
• Educates patient and/or family about collection procedures prior to obtaining specimens.
• Uses laboratory information system effectively for job functions and documentation.
• Performs clerical duties including faxing, phones, pneumatic tube, and reporting.
• Manages priorities and plans for completion of duties.
• Reviews OSR and pending specimen collections; takes required actions.
• Receives specimens into LIS and performs order entry with accuracy.
• Labels specimens/aliquots per protocol and testing ordered.
• Prepares specimens for courier pickup and notes physician order instructions.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens; discards specimens per schedule.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality assurance tasks as assigned.
• Collects chain-of-custody drug samples as required by policy.
• Keeps records on specimen issues and takes corrective action as needed.
• Cleans area after spills; troubleshoots specimen/referral testing issues.
• Monitors referral testing status to ensure timely reporting to physicians.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service

Communication

Disaster readiness

Privacy and security awareness

Adaptability

Clerical/registration experience

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred

1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting

Job description

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is seeking a PRN Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist in Tallahassee. The role involves specimen collection, processing, registration, and handling of specimens under supervision, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in a clinical lab, phlebotomy certification preferred, and strong customer service skills. This PRN position supports patient care across shifts within the hospital's laboratory services.