Medical Laboratory Assistant | UF Health Leesburg Hospital Laboratory | Part-Time (20hrs.)
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Assistant performs skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. The role also processes test requisitions, charges, registers and orders outpatient tests, and informs technicians about stat, timed, and other urgent testing. The assistant contacts patients, physicians, and nursing units by telephone when required and keeps collection trays, collection areas, and work areas neat and organized. This position requires demonstrating logical and professional behavior under demanding and stressful conditions. The position is part-time for 20 hours per week at UF Health Leesburg Hospital, located at 600 East Dixie Avenue, Leesburg, Florida 34748. The schedule is Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy certification; national phlebotomy certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing.
- Promptly and accurately process test requisitions.
- Accurately charge, register, and order tests for outpatients.
- Inform technicians about stat, timed, and other urgent testing.
- Telephone patients, physicians, and nursing units when required.
- Maintain neat and organized collection trays, collection areas, and work areas.
- Demonstrate logical, professional behavior under demanding and stressful conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
