Lab Assistant - Float

at  Central Florida Health Care Inc

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position performs the daily duties of clinical lab operations and testing to include; phlebotomy, other specimen collection as ordered, EKGs, completion of lab requisitions, computer entry and data retrieval, basic x-rays if licensed and trained in x-ray technique, processing of “in-house” and “send-out” lab results in collaboration with nursing and provider staff, calibration and quality control of lab equipment, operation of Cell-Dyn, or other CBC systems, including waived and moderately complex testing, preparation of lab specimens for transport, data entry and other duties as assigned by the Ancillary Services Manager.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy training or minimum of two years’ experience in Phlebotomy
• Active BLS
• Phlebotomy skills
• Computer skills

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Excellent eye / hand coordination
• Ability to deal effectively with stress related to performance of multiple activities simultaneously
• Organizational skills
• Operate equipment (computers, calculators, etc.)
• Reading/understanding forms, instructions/technical information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and appropriate safety measures, OSHA / CLIA / COLA standards, etc.
• Ability to identify deviations from expectations
• Ability to respond in an affirmative manner to constructive criticism

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED PERFORMANCE SKILLS:

• Laboratory experience
• Bilingual

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing/walking/sitting for long periods
• Independently mobile
• Ability to lift weight equivalents to what would be required when (and if) asked to assist and position patients, reposition equipment and lift supplies.
• Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, patient acuity, worksites and work shifts.
  10/22/202

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