Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

Performs technical laboratory procedures and limited laboratory studies for the Estero Center. Collects, prepares, and performs limited testing of specimens; cleans, sterilizes, and maintains laboratory equipment; completes forms and maintains logs. Adheres to the Corporate Compliance program by reporting improper or unethical conduct and violations of applicable laws, regulations, or program requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training and experience.
• Two years of laboratory experience.
• Skill in all disciplines of phlebotomy.
• Working knowledge of approved medical testing procedures performed in accordance with corporate regulations.
• Skill in phlebotomy techniques and specimen preparation for tests sent to a reference laboratory.
• Knowledge of daily laboratory log sheets and filing systems.
• Knowledge of special departmental laboratory requirements.
• Knowledge of the purpose of the FHC medical laboratory and its role and relationship to the total care of FHC patients.
• Knowledge of FHC policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Willingness to travel or be reassigned to other locations based on organizational needs or individual performance.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant qualification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing procedures, including daily and monthly quality-control procedures.
• Collect specimens for analysis, including venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Prepare collected specimens for analysis, including serum separation, making slides, adding reagents and other substances, and refrigeration.
• Test prepared specimens, including urine dip, UCG, HCT, and FBS.
• Complete necessary laboratory request forms.
• Maintain in-house daily testing logs, reference laboratory testing files, and daily refrigerator and quality-control logs.
• Clean and disinfect working surfaces.
• Distribute and deliver laboratory results to providers.
• Comply with Universal Precautions, OSHA regulations, and other safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Maintain laboratory instruments in proper working condition.
• Report improper or unethical conduct and violations of applicable laws, regulations, or program requirements.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Excellent health benefits.
• Company-paid pension.
• Multiple bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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