Laboratory Assistant / Various Locations and Shifts

Lee Health • Fort Myers, FL

16h

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports the daily operations of Lee Health’s Clinical Laboratory, helping deliver timely, high-quality patient care. The position combines clinical and clerical responsibilities to support accurate testing, exceptional service, and efficient laboratory workflow. Clinical duties may include specimen verification and processing, phlebotomy, sweat collection, sample tracking, laboratory test cancellations and credits, and processing send-out tests. Clerical support includes answering phones, distributing reports, operating office equipment, and using the Laboratory Information System.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; GED accepted.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and information retrieval.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Laboratory experience is preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process specimens.
• Perform phlebotomy and sweat collection.
• Track samples.
• Process laboratory test cancellations and credits.
• Process send-out tests.
• Answer phones and distribute reports.
• Operate office equipment.
• Use the Laboratory Information System to maintain efficient workflow.

Benefits

• Hiring bonus of $750 to $1,500 for eligible part-time and full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED