Laboratory Technician II – Phlebotomist
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Gainesville • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $18 per hour
About the role
- Specimens are collected, labeled, processed, stored, and shipped in accordance with the specifications of reference laboratories and standards for infection control.
- Equipment and work areas are cleaned and maintained with established standards for infection control.
- All laboratory requests are processed with accuracy.
- Results of testing are accurately recorded and promptly distributed to the requesting physician/clinician.
- Supplies and inventory are ordered, stocked, and maintained in order to provide continuous support for laboratory activities.
- Admission lab work will be collected on admission as resident status allows or within seven days of admission.
- Specimen collections requiring special considerations (fasting specimens, drug levels, etc.) will be done in accordance with the specifications of reference laboratories and institutional protocols to assure accuracy.
- Labs will be transported to Northeast Florida State Hospital per protocols.
- Keeps supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues and potential problems that may arise in his or her role as laboratory technician.
- Participates in pertinent clinic meetings and in other committees or project teams as indicated.
- Effectively shares pertinent information with peers, multidisciplinary staff and administration.
- Performs routine EKGs as requested by medical services in a timely manner.
- Runs new lab results daily and processes according to protocols.
- Coverage responsibilities in clinic for the clinic assistant/clinic front desk and as assistant for the primary care physician as needed.
- Recognizes that the role of the Lab Technician II is essential to the delivery of quality health care services to the residents of NFETC and makes every effort to treat all residents with respect and insures they are afforded dignity while in the clinic area.
- Observes established work hours.
- Obtains permission before being off work.
- Schedules leave in a manner that minimizes work disruption.
- Completes work on time and demonstrates a willingness and ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience in laboratory / phlebotomist work.
- College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for each year of the required experience provided such education includes three courses in the physical and/or natural sciences.
- Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety: Include the supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
- Account for and explain gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities, as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
- It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history.
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Hard Skills & Tools
specimen collectionlaboratory processingEKG performanceinventory managementinfection control standardsdata recordingprotocol adherenceclinical supportphlebotomylaboratory testing
Soft Skills
communicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime managementrespect for patientsinformation sharingsupervisory reportingparticipation in meetingswork ethic