AA* - Lab Assistant I

Day (United States of America)

3100 E FLETCHER AVE

TAMPA

Florida

33613

• May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy. 
• May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.
• May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision.
• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Performs waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Education:
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Field of Study:
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program Preferred

Work Experience:
• N/A

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]
•Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) [Preferred]
• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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$15.87 - $25.38