Medical Laboratory Assistant | Spanish Plaines Hospital Laboratory | PRN | Days
UF Health
- Location
- Onsite (The Villages, Florida)
- Employment
- Temporary
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to perform skin punctures for blood specimens and manage laboratory test requisitions. This role supports patient care through accurate specimen processing and registration in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Skills
Full job details
Location: UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital
1451 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159
Schedule: Variable / Variable including weekends
Employment Type: PRN
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Performs skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. Responsible for prompt, accurate processing of test requisitions, accurate charging, registering and ordering tests for outpatients, informing techs of stats and other timed or urgent testing. Telephone patients, physicians and nursing units when required. Maintains neat and organized collection trays, collection areas and work areas. Persons in this position are expected to demonstrate logical, professional behaviors under demanding and stressful conditions. National Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
Qualifications
Education
Required: High school diploma or GED
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience
Required: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English