Lab Assistant

Job Summary

Job Shift: Rotate
Job Type: Full Time
Up to $10,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months

About the Role

The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of functions including responsibility for performance of computer hardware and software operations and maintenance, processing specimens, distributing specimens, etc. Interacts with a variety of persons such as nursing and medical staff, physician office staff, staff from other hospitals and clients, patients and family members, sales staff and repair representatives, etc. Represents the laboratory via telephone and fax communications to various clients, customers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs computer hardware and software operations and maintenance
• Processes specimens
• Distributes specimens
• Interacts with a variety of persons such as nursing and medical staff, physician office staff, staff from other hospitals and clients, patients and family members, sales staff and repair representatives, etc.
• Represents the laboratory via telephone and fax communications to various clients, customers, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum: High School degree or GED Certificate
• Basic knowledge of computers & medical terminology
• Phlebotomy experience in a Hospital or busy Laboratory is required

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience and/or education should relate to any combination recognized by state of Florida for license as Clinical Lab Technician
• Knowledge base of hospital phlebotomist
• Previous experience working in a hospital Laboratory office
• One year as Medical Technician rotating in multiple technical areas in an acute care hospital laboratory

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Organization Description

West Boca Medical Center (WBMC) is part of the Palm Beach Health Network and has been serving southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties for over 37 years. WBMC offers general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, a robotic surgery program, a state-of-the art breast imaging center, womens and childrens services and the only level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County. Its two emergency centers, one at the main hospital and the other in Coconut Creek, are open 24-hours a day. Join our team!

Employment Practices

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