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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Loxahatchee, 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.