Medical Laboratory Assistant, Lab Outreach, Baptist Jacksonville

Job Summary

*$500.00 Sign-On Bonus Offered!*

Baptist Health is looking to add a experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our outpatient draw station, working at Baptist Physician Services, Jacksonville. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity.

This candidate will be responsible for collection of blood and bodily fluids from children and adults. This candidate will be utilizing computer systems in the processing of laboratory specimens and retrieving specimens from a pneumatic tube system and processing specimens according to specimen type. This candidate will distribute specimens to different areas of the laboratory and coordinate specimen pick-ups for referral testing. This candidate will also prepare specimen transfer lists and package specimens in accordance with laboratory policy for transport, as well as troubleshooting any specimen issues. This Medical Laboratory Assistant must be able to work independently sucessfully.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Performing a variety of clerical and technical duties associated with the pre- and post-analytical handling of laboratory specimens and results.
• Communicating laboratory results and responding to specimen-related questions from physicians and various other caregivers.
• Collecting blood specimens for routine and special laboratory procedures.
• Utilizing computer functions.

This Medical Laboratory Assistant position will be located at Baptist Physician Services. If you are interested in this full-time opportunity, please apply now!

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• Less than 1 year Phlebotomy Experience
• Specimen Processing Experience

License and Certification

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician Preferred

Location

Location Overview

For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more.  Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions.  As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.