Medical Laboratory Assistant | Leesburg Hospital Laboratory | Part-time | Days

Location: UF Health Leesburg Hospital600 East Dixie Ave Leesburg, Florida 34748

Variable with weekends| 8:00am - 8:00pm 20hrs. per weekEmployment Type: Part-Time Build your future at University of Florida Health as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Leesburg, FL located in the heart of Central Florida. Leesburg offers a blend of natural beauty, culture, and a welcoming community to create an exceptional place to live and work. At UF Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

We invest in our team members by providing opportunities for career advancement, continuous learning, and meaningful work in a supportive environment. Make UF Health your next career destination. ResponsibilitiesIn this role the Medical Laboratory Assistant will perform the following job duties:Perform skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing.

Prompt accurate processing of test requisitions, accurate charging, registering and ordering tests for outpatients, informing techs of stats and other timed or urgent testing. Telephone patients, physicians and nursing units when required. Maintain neat and organized collection trays, collection areas and work areas.

Expected to demonstrate logical, professional behaviors under demanding and stressful conditions. QualificationsEducationRequired: High school diploma or GEDLicensure/Certification/RegistrationPreferred: Phlebotomy CertificationSpecial Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/ExperienceRequired: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English