Laboratory Assistant I - GCMC - Fort Myers, FL
- $1,500 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting states $20–$23.50 an hour. Open laboratory assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $21.19 an hour, the middle half $20.83–$22.38, across 19 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Laboratory assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $29.09 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912
Department: Lab - General
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 3/10:30:00PM to 7:00:00AM / Will be required to work weekends
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.50 / hour
$1,500 sign on for eligible candidates
Summary
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for a variety of clinical and clerical functions to support the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Laboratory depending on the shift and facility location. Clinical duties include specimen verification and processing, phlebotomy, sample tracking including the cancellation and crediting of laboratory tests, and processing of send out testing. Clerical duties include phone reception, printing and distributing reports, operation of office equipment such as fax machines, copy machines, and printers, in addition to basic computer skills in the Laboratory information system.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred and/or
High School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredor
GEDRequired
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred and/or
PhlebotomyRequired
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Licenses Required/
Preferred and/or
Not Required
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/Registrations
Phlebotomy
Required/
Preferred
and/or
Additional Requirements
Good communication and interpersonal skills required. Excellent customer service skills, ability to multi-task, problem solve, and work independently. Basic knowledge of computer, data entry and retrieval.
US:FL:Fort Myers
From Lee Health's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Lee Health
Lee Health is a health system in Southwest Florida, with hospitals and care sites around Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
Based in Fort Myers, FLHires in FloridaPay on its listings: 62.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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