Job detail

Lab Assistant, Full Time

Trinity Health

#Phlebotomy #Healthcare #Venipuncture #Lab Assistant #Hospital #Clinical #Customer service #Vacutainer #Syringe #Acute care #Lancet #Specimen collection

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 25 days ago

Location

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Quick overview

The Lab Assistant is responsible for performing venipunctures on patients of all ages while ensuring accurate specimen collection and labeling according to protocol. They also provide leadership in the orientation and training of new associates and students.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an approved phlebotomy program or possess at least one year of acute care phlebotomy experience. Excellent customer service and organizational skills are required.

high schoolprofessional certificateLeadershipTrainingPhlebotomyOrganizational skillsVenipunctureCustomer serviceSpecimen collectionPatient identificationSpecimen labelingSyringe usageButterfly needle usageLancet usage

Job description

Employment Type

Full time
Shift:
Description: Must be flexible to cover Night shift every other weekends. Is proficient at 98% of venipunctue attempts. Assures that specimen collected is appropriate to test required (collect tube, amount of blood) Follows protocol for patient identification and specimen labeling at all times. Understands consequence of deviation from protocol. Takes a leadership role in orientation and training of new Associates and students. Demonstrates consistent ability to perform venipunctures on infants and children as well as adults. Performs all collections in timely manner. Demonstrates knowledge of proper utilization of various types of equipment , ie syringe, butterflies, lancets, vacutainers, blood culture equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required To be a graduate of an approved Phlebotomy program and/or have a minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience in an acute care hospital To have excellent customer service skills. To have excellent organizational skills Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.