Medical Laboratory Assistant | Lab | FT Nights
About The Position
UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, formerly known as The Villages Regional Hospital and acquired by University of Florida Health in January 2020, has been serving residents of The Villages as well as patients in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties since 2002. At UF Health The Villages Hospital, we are committed to providing the community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies - bringing world-class health care closer to you and your loved ones. We are part of UF Health Central Florida, a not-for-profit health care system and the largest most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. UF Health Central Florida provides inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health Rehab Hospital - The Villages and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. We take pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians and residents of the communities we serve.
Requirements
- High school education / GED
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Nice To Haves
- National Phlebotomy Certification preferred
- Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing.
- Responsible for prompt, accurate processing of test requisitions, accurate charging, registering and ordering tests for outpatients, informing techs of stats and other timed or urgent testing.
- Telephone patients, physicians and nursing units when required.
- Maintains neat and organized collection trays, collection areas and work areas.
- Persons in this position are expected to demonstrate logical, professional behaviors under demanding and stressful conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
