Kindred Healthcare·Palm Beach, Florida
Perform laboratory duties including specimen collection, processing, and limited waived testing. Coordinate laboratory workflow by loading instruments and communicating critical values to care providers.
00am -11:30am Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 68-bed specialty hospital. With 57 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 11-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located just North of downtown West Palm Beach and about four miles inland from Riviera Beach. Job Summary Clinical Laboratory Assistants (CLAs) perform duties in the laboratory that are above the complexity level of a phlebotomist, but not yet to the level of a medical laboratory technician They are to collect specimens, do specimen processing, perform limited waived laboratory testing, assist technicians and technologists with maintenance and reagent preparation, plate samples for microbiology, and perform preparation of specimens for testing from alternative laboratory sources Essential Functions Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log, bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel Verifies patient by reading patient identification. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, observing isolation procedures Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or laboratory testing personnel; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments Assists with laboratory clerical work. Answers phones, receives specimens and performs preanalytical preparation for samples including send-outs Coordinates and actively enhances laboratory workflow by loading instruments, setting up plates, and performing waived testing per laboratory procedures. Performs pending log resolution. Calls critical values to actionable care providers Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Analyzing Information Infection Control Bedside Manner Attention to Detail Lab Environment, Procedural Skills Quality Focus Hospital Environment, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment Performing
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Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance Performs other related duties as assigned
Education Minimum of a High School diploma or Equivalent Licenses/Certification Medical Lab Assistant certification preferred but not required State license/registration as required by state. Current BLS preferred Experience 1-3 years clinical laboratory experience
Requires a high school diploma and 1-3 years of clinical laboratory experience. Medical Lab Assistant certification and BLS are preferred.
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.