Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Regional not-for-profit health system and hospitals

Laboratory Support Tech - Microbiology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 6

Full-timeSarasota, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have two years of phlebotomy experience with all age groups and one year of registration experience, which may be concurrent with phlebotomy experience, and hold active phlebotomy certification from a nationally recognized agency; alternatively, have an associate's degree in a health-care-related field such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, or health science; alternatively, be a Medical Laboratory Science student in at least the third year of studies.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or certificate.
Undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Perform waived testing or assist with moderately complex laboratory tests under supervision to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Prepare specimens for testing, maintain centrifuges and perform electrical checks, maintain temperature charts, maintain and calibrate pipettes, and locate specimens on pending lists.
Follow hospital and laboratory policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols related to job duties and meet performance standards.
Work four 10-hour shifts, every other weekend, and rotating holidays.

Desired Qualifications

Have one year of laboratory-related experience.
Have a basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications and office equipment.

Department

Microbiology
Job Summary

Performs waived testing or assists in the performance of moderately complex laboratory tests under supervision to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsibilities include specimen preparation for testing, centrifuge maintenance & electrical checks, temperature charts, pipette maintenance & calibration, and locating specimens on pending lists. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols pertaining to job duties and meets expectations for performance standards.

Required Qualifications

- Require an experienced phlebotomist with two (2) years of phlebotomy experience with all age groups, and one year registration experience which may be concurrent with phlebotomy experience with an active Phlebotomy certification from a nationally recognized agency; or an Associate's Degree in a health care related field such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, or health science; or a Medical Laboratory Science student that is in at least their third (3rd) year of studies.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prefer one (1) year laboratory related experience.
- Prefer demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Prefer basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications and office equipment.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Additional Details

4- 10hr shifts, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

About the Company

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Regional not-for-profit health system and hospitals

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System provides regional hospital and outpatient care in Southwest Florida, operating two acute-care hospitals (the flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital and SMH-Venice with 212 beds), two freestanding ERs, and a network of outpatient centers with over 2,500 medical staff. Care is delivered across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services within a single regional network to ensure coordinated, comprehensive treatment. It is the region's only public, not-for-profit health system, serving as a safety net for uninsured and underinsured, which helps it offer broad access and community-focused care. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality health care to residents through an integrated network that meets diverse needs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sarasota, FL
Founded: 1925

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