Medical Laboratory Assistant | UF Health Leesburg Hospital Laboratory | PRN | Days
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Assistant performs skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. The role processes test requisitions promptly and accurately; charges, registers, and orders tests for outpatients; and informs technicians about STAT, timed, or 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. The position requires logical and professional behavior under demanding and stressful conditions. This PRN position is at UF Health Leesburg Hospital, 600 East Dixie Ave, Leesburg, Florida 34748. The listed schedule is Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 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.
- Process test requisitions promptly and accurately.
- Charge, register, and order tests for outpatients.
- Inform technicians of 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
