Lab Assistant, Full Time

Trinity Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Lab Assistant is responsible for performing venipunctures on patients of all ages while ensuring accurate specimen collection and labeling according to protocol. They also provide leadership in the orientation and training of new associates and students.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Lab Assistant with a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates should have completed an approved Phlebotomy program and/or possess a minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience in an acute care hospital, demonstrating excellent customer service and organizational skills. Must be flexible to cover Night shift every other weekends.

Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Must be flexible to cover Night shift every other weekends.
  • Is proficient at 98% of venipunctue attempts. Assures that specimen collected is

  • appropriate to test required (collect tube, amount of blood)

  • Follows protocol for patient identification and specimen labeling at all times.

  • Understands consequence of deviation from protocol.

  • Takes a leadership role in orientation and training of new Associates and students.

  • Demonstrates consistent ability to perform venipunctures on infants and children as well as adults.

  • Performs all collections in timely manner.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of proper utilization of various types of equipment , ie syringe, butterflies, lancets, vacutainers, blood culture equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required

  • To be a graduate of an approved Phlebotomy program and/or have a minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience in an acute care hospital 

  • To have excellent customer service skills. To have excellent organizational skills

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people every day. St. Peter’s Health Partners is a member of Trinity Health. For more information, please visit www.SPHP.com.
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