Lab Service Tech (PT Mornings all Primary Sites)

Mayo Clinic Health System•Jacksonville, FL

60d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Support Service Tech (LSST) functions as a professional interdisciplinary team member that performs a wide range of services in clinic and hospital based laboratories such as specimen collection, specimen processing, waived point of care laboratory testing, and a variety of other services unique to the individual work area. The LSST is responsible for blood and body fluid specimen receipt, identification verification, processing, shipping and storage. They facilitate the collection and processing of large volumes of specimens for multiple laboratory testing sites and accurately prepares lab specimens and containers with reagents as required for the ordered testing. LSST staff interacts with the patient, family, physicians, allied health staff, and visitors as a representative of the laboratory team. LSST staff use critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues and prioritize workload in response to the specific needs of numerous requests. They ensure all services are carried out according to established directions and guidelines. They use various computer information systems on a daily basis and participate in quality control programs. They will assist with training and educating new employees and students.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two-year degree preferred.
One year in a patient care setting performing venous access and specimen processing OR National Certification in Phlebotomy OR phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation required.
A resume needs to be included for your application to be considered
Foreign trained lab personnel provide a detailed equivalency High School evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.

Responsibilities

Float to all Primary Sites including Cannaday/Mangurian/Gate Parkway/Beaches/St. Augustine
Performs a wide range of services in clinic and hospital based laboratories such as specimen collection, specimen processing, waived point of care laboratory testing, and a variety of other services unique to the individual work area.
Responsible for blood and body fluid specimen receipt, identification verification, processing, shipping and storage.
Facilitate the collection and processing of large volumes of specimens for multiple laboratory testing sites and accurately prepares lab specimens and containers with reagents as required for the ordered testing.
Interacts with the patient, family, physicians, allied health staff, and visitors as a representative of the laboratory team.
Use critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues and prioritize workload in response to the specific needs of numerous requests.
Ensure all services are carried out according to established directions and guidelines.
Use various computer information systems on a daily basis and participate in quality control programs.
Assist with training and educating new employees and students.