Lab assistant 1

AdventHealth; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Sebring, FL is seeking a laboratory professional to perform cytopreparatory tasks, receive cultures, and support lab operations. This full-time role involves specimen handling, QA, and adherence to safety and infection control policies.

You will work with a team to deliver accurate results, assist clinical staff, and maintain equipment and inventory while following Chemical Hygiene Plan and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and phlebotomy training.
• Experience with laboratory safety and PPE.
• Ability to read and communicate in English, with strong customer service.
• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs.
• Mature judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants.

Responsibilities

• May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy.
• May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.
• May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff.
• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Collects patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts, verifying identification, insurance, credentials, and requirements.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

English communication

Computer literacy

Confidential information handling

Infectious material handling

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Technical/Vocational School

Completion of a phlebotomy training program

Tools

Transfusion Information System

Microsoft Office

Point of Care Testing equipment

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

4200 SUN N LAKE BLVD

City:

SEBRING

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33872

Job Description:

• May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy.

• May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.

• May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.

• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.

• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff.

• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.

• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.

• Collects patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts, verifying identification, insurance, credentials, and requirements.

• May perform blood specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups.

• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.

• May perform point of care testing, and associated, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and result reporting.

• Receives, processes, and transports patient specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting sample types.

• Loads preanalytical instruments or delivers specimens to the testing department.

• May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.

• May perform blood and/or blood component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned. [Required]

• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner. [Required]

• Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision. [Required]

• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices. [Required]

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations. [Required]

• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely. [Required]

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English. [Required]

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. [Required]

• Performs waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable. [Required]

• Phlebotomy skills. [Required]

• Excellent customer service skills. [Required]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]

• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• N/A

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

• Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP))[Preferred]

• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]

• Basic Life Support (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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