Medical Lab Assistant - Per Diem

Medical Lab Assistant

Location:

Select Specialty Hospital - The Villages

Schedule:

Per Diem / PRN

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Each employee plays a vital role by living our cultural behaviors—celebrating success, owning the future, being patient‑centered, creating change, thinking first, and building trust.

• Start Strong:
  Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement:
  Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full‑time opportunities.
• Foster Well‑Being:
  We offer benefits that support the financial, work/life, and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part‑time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part‑time employees.
• Your Impact Matters:
  Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

• Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, responsible for pre‑analytical processes of laboratory services.
• Follow laboratory protocols for pre‑analytical processes.
• Adequately prepare specimens for send‑out to reference labs.
• Advises Lab Manager of malfunctioning equipment, LIS issues, and any unusual situations.
• Perform venipuncture when necessary.
• Monitor venipuncture inventory and report inadequacies.
• Perform phlebotomy duties according to standards, practices, and procedures.
• Follow appropriate PPE requirements while performing duties, gather supplies and assemble equipment according to standards.
• Confirm patient identification using two identifiers, perform phlebotomy, and collect appropriate specimens as indicated.
• Properly identify and label specimens at bedside, matching patient labels.
• Notify nursing staff regarding any issues or concerns noted before, during, or after the procedure, and document accordingly.
• Verify specimen collection, centrifuge, and process specimens as needed.

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• BLS required.
• Current certification from one of the following:
  National Phlebotomy Association, American Medical Technologists, American Society for Clinical Pathology National Health career Association, National Center for Competency Testing, or other approved agencies.

• One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Seniority level:
Entry level |

Employment type:

Part‑time | Job function:
Health Care Provider | Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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