Hospital Lab Assistant II: Specimen Processing

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health in Orlando, FL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to handle specimen receiving and processing, patient registration, and order entry. The role includes centrifuging, labeling, and aliquoting samples, delivering to test sites, and storing specimens.

Shifts will vary, and hospital setting experience is highly preferred. Experience with lab information systems and strong attention to safety and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Two years of laboratory or patient care experience.
• Current student pursuing higher educational degree or certification in a science field may substitute for up to two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients and enters orders in the computer system.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing and maintains lab documentation.
• Centrifuges specimens, labels and aliquots samples, and delivers to test site.
• Maintains department supplies and ensures proper handling of specimens.
• Keeps laboratory equipment clean and well-maintained and adheres to safety policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Job description

Orlando Health in Orlando, FL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to handle specimen receiving and processing, patient registration, and order entry. The role includes centrifuging, labeling, and aliquoting samples, delivering to test sites, and storing specimens.

Shifts will vary, and hospital setting experience is highly preferred. Experience with lab information systems and strong attention to safety and confidentiality are essential.