Lab Assistant I – Clinical Lab Support & Growth

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to support cytology prep, specimen handling, and phlebotomy duties. The role involves receiving and processing patient specimens, maintaining strict safety protocols, and assisting with culture setup and lab operations.

Responsibilities include performing stainings, ensuring accurate patient data, and contributing to continuous quality and patient-care improvements within a hospital lab environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Collects patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

PPE compliance

Cytology prep

Job description

AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to support cytology prep, specimen handling, and phlebotomy duties. The role involves receiving and processing patient specimens, maintaining strict safety protocols, and assisting with culture setup and lab operations.

Responsibilities include performing stainings, ensuring accurate patient data, and contributing to continuous quality and patient-care improvements within a hospital lab environment.