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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida

About this job

The Laboratory Assistant provides clerical and phlebotomy services for the Laboratory in a timely, efficient and courteous manner. The Laboratory Assistant's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Answers department telephone transfers calls, records messages.

• Organize requisitions received for specimen collections.

• Records receipt of specimens into computer and processes them for testing.

• Faxes lab reports to appropriate locations.

• Prints and distribute reports. Places reports on patient charts.

• Performs Phlebotomy and urine collection.

• Collect urine for drug screens and accurately process required paperwork.

• Applies and reads TB skin tests.

• Performs special coagulation procedures.

• Performs miscellaneous tasks that promote smooth operations including such as stocking supplies

• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.

• Orients and mentors new staff members.

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Required Job Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

• Basic computer skills preferred.

• Well organized and detail oriented.

• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

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