Regional Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Watson-Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson-Clinic is seeking a Regional Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties. The role supports accurate specimen collection, labeling, and timely reporting within a fast-paced clinical lab.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and phlebotomy experience, with strong data entry skills and knowledge of specimen handling. Experience with LIS and waived testing is preferred, and candidates should be ready to work across patient ages and multiple computer

Qualifications

• High school diploma required along with previous phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of specimen collection, specimen requirements, specimen integrity and specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy skills to obtain specimens correctly and maintain specimen integrity.
• Verify patient information and label specimens accurately.
• Enter data into LIS accurately for patient, tests, and accessioning.
• Provide patient assistance and instructions on specimen collection.
• Process specimens for accuracy, efficiency, productivity.
• Perform waived testing and produce timely results.
• Perform quality control on waived tests and maintain logs.
• Participate in proficiency testing for waived testing.
• Maintain documentation of problems and resolutions.
• Answer physician and clinical staff questions promptly.
• Consult reference materials and support for unusual tests.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Specimen labeling

LIS familiarity

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy experience

Tools

LIS

Job description

Watson-Clinic is seeking a Regional Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties. The role supports accurate specimen collection, labeling, and timely reporting within a fast-paced clinical lab.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and phlebotomy experience, with strong data entry skills and knowledge of specimen handling. Experience with LIS and waived testing is preferred, and candidates should be ready to work across patient ages and multiple computer