Lab Assistant

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Per Diem

A Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of functions including responsibility for performance of computer hardware and software operations and maintenance, processing specimens, distributing specimens, etc. Interacts with a variety of persons such as nursing and medical staff, physician office staff, staff from other hospitals and clients, patients and family members, sales staff and repair representatives, etc. Represents the laboratory via telephone and fax communications to various clients, customers, etc. Phlebotomy experience in a Hospital or busy Laboratory is vitally important for the position.

Minimum: High School degree or GED Certificate. Basic knowledge of computers & medical terminology. Phlebotomy experience in a Hospital or busy Laboratory is required. 

Preferred: Experience and/or education should relate to any combination recognized by state of Florida for license as Clinical Lab Technician. Knowledge base of hospital phlebotomist. Previous experience working in a hospital Laboratory office. One year as Medical Technician rotating in multiple technical areas in an acute care hospital laboratory.