Lab Assistant - Laboratory Services - (260003X4)
The Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations by ensuring accurate receipt, labeling, processing, transport, and storage of specimens for testing. Working under general supervision, this role performs clerical, data entry, and customer service functions while coordinating with registration, nursing, physicians, and laboratory staff to ensure proper specimen collection and timely processing. The Laboratory Assistant adheres to safety, regulatory, and quality standards (e.g., CAP readiness), applies independent judgment in resolving issues, and contributes to efficient laboratory workflow and patient care. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
What you will doReceive, label, process, and route laboratory specimens accurately and in a timely manner.Coordinate specimen collection and delivery with registration staff, physician offices, and clinical teams.Verify patient and specimen information to ensure accuracy and compliance with laboratory requirements.Perform data entry, result inquiry, error correction, and documentation within laboratory information systems.Handle telephone calls and provide customer service support to patients, physicians, and healthcare staff.Maintain proper storage, tracking, and transport of specimens to internal and external laboratories.Assist with clerical and administrative duties, including filing, recordkeeping, and report generation.Support quality assurance and compliance activities, including maintaining CAP readiness and following safety protocols.Collaborate with laboratory personnel, nursing, and providers to resolve specimen issues and ensure timely testing.Adhere to all organizational policies, infection control guidelines, and safety standards while promoting a professional and patient-centered environment.
Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDExperience Qualifications1-2 months of on-the-job training and orientation is provided.Skills and AbilitiesUnderstanding of proper specimen collection requirements, labeling, transport, and storage to ensure testing accuracy and integrity.Skill in entering, retrieving, and verifying data in laboratory systems, including handling inquiries, corrections, and documentation.Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control, and quality standards, including CAP readiness and biohazard handling procedures.Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, and staff while providing professional, courteous service.Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet turnaround expectations in a fast-paced environment.Ability to identify and resolve specimen or processing issues while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
: Tampa
TGH Main Campus
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa 33601
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
: Laboratory Services
: Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital
: Full-time
: Evening Job
: On Site
Shift Hours: 1400-2230
: 15.91
: Oct 1, 2026, 4:14:58 PM
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
