Lab Assistant, Clinical Laboratory, Full Time, Flex Shift, 5 days/week, 8 hr Shifts, Job ID # 1879703
Palmetto General Hospital
- Location
- Onsite (Hialeah, FL)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Palmetto General Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform routine technical and clerical functions in its clinical laboratory. The role involves specimen registration, billing, phlebotomy, waived testing, and microbiology processing support.
Skills
Phlebotomy
Specimen registration
Billing
Venipuncture
Specimen receipt
Specimen distribution
Waived testing
Microbiology processing
Plating specimens
Laboratory information system
Data entry
Communication
Full job details
Position Summary:
Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned. Will perform waived testing and assist in Microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.
Position Qualification:
- One (1) year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training
- Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of Phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar preferred
- Phlebotomy Certification where State law requires
Communication Skills:
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization