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Laboratory Support Tech PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

#Healthcare #Specimen Processing #Microbiology #Laboratory Support #Medical Laboratory Science #Phlebotomy Certification #Waived Testing #Centrifuge #Pipette Calibration

Quick overview

Performs waived and moderately complex laboratory tests to assist in disease diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include specimen preparation, equipment maintenance, and monitoring temperature charts.

Requirements summary

Requires a certified phlebotomist with two years of experience, an associate degree in a health science field, or a third-year Medical Laboratory Science student. A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

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Job description

Department

Microbiology Job Summary

Performs waived testing or assists in the performance of moderately complex laboratory tests under supervision to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsibilities include specimen preparation for testing, centrifuge maintenance & electrical checks, temperature charts, pipette maintenance & calibration, and locating specimens on pending lists. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols pertaining to job duties and meets expectations for performance standards.

Required Qualifications
Require an experienced phlebotomist with two (2) years of phlebotomy experience with all age groups, and one year registration experience which may be concurrent with phlebotomy experience with an active Phlebotomy certification from a nationally recognized agency; or an Associate's Degree in a health care related field such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, or health science; or a Medical Laboratory Science student that is in at least their third (3rd) year of studies.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer one (1) year laboratory related experience.
Prefer demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prefer basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications and office equipment.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Preferred Education: Required License and Certs

Preferred License and Certs

PRN positon in Microbiology with shifts across day shift and second shift.

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/