Medical Laboratory Assistant, Lab Outreach, PRN, Baptist South

Job Summary

Baptist Health is looking to add a experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our outpatient draw station, working at Baptist Medical Center South. This is a PRN opportunity, with various shifts involved.

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 South. If you are interested in this PRN opportunity, please apply now!

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• 3-5 Years Phlebotomy Experience

License and Certification

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician Preferred

Location

Location Overview

Opened in 2005 in southern Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South has doubled in size. This full-service hospital provides a healing environment, from its architecture to amenities, and also is a digital environment using an electronic medical record. Baptist South was designated a Magnet™ hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care and is a Joint Commission-certified stroke center and an accredited chest pain center. Baptist Medical Center South has been ranked No. 1 among metro Jacksonville hospitals in the U.S. News and World Report annual Best Hospital rankings.  Baptist has also been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare. The hospital is minutes away from sports, shopping, music, cultural and entertainment venues, as well as beautiful beaches.