Lab Assistant Lead, Clinical Laboratory, Full Time, Flexible Shift - Steward Health Care
Hialeah, FL
About the Job
Position Summary:
Performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests. May process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens; assists pathologists and Histo-techs, as needed. Assists Laboratory Assistant Supervisor and leads lab assistant I, II, and III positions to optimize workflow.
Completes prioritization, receipt, registration, and distribution of specimens. May have responsibility for send out/reference lab shipping, tracking, and billing. May perform and result waived testing. May assist with processing of anatomic pathology specimens including preparation of microscopic tissue slides, staining and specimen management.
Position Qualification:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years of laboratory experience.
- Associate degree in laboratory or medical related field from an accredited institution preferred.
- Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires.
- Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar preferred.
Communication Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both writing and orally with all levels of the organization.
About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
For more information, visit steward.org