Lab Assistant Lab Courier PRN

1103 Team Member Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando seeks a Laboratory Support role involving phlebotomy and specimen handling. You will collect samples, prepare cultures, and assist in the lab while maintaining safety and regulatory standards. Daily tasks include patient data collection and supporting clinical staff with accuracy and care.

The role requires phlebotomy skills, strong customer service, and basic computer proficiency. Schedule includes daytime shifts at the Orlando Lab location, with safety policies and PPE

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational schooling preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills are required.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases.
• May receive and set up primary specimen cultures and inoculate bacterial cultures.
• Clean and disinfect equipment, maintain inventory and supplies.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and assess new equipment.
• Provide resolution to customer service issues and educate clinical staff.
• Adhere to safety policies and PPE usage.
• Handle infectious specimens with proper safety practices.
• Collect patient and order information for accounts and verification.
• May perform blood collection and phlebotomy for all ages.
• Support department operations and perform related duties.

Skills

Technical skills

English communication

Reading numbers (English)

Computer skills

Confidential information handling

Infectious material handling

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Technical/Vocational School

Tools

Transfusion Information System

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

Monday through Friday Shift: 1st Shift 0645-1530, 2nd shift 1400-2230, Weekend Shift 0700-1730 with focus on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1st shift and Fridays 2nd shift.

Location

Orlando Lab General Supply Team, 601 E Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

Job 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.
• 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]

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) [Preferred]
• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support (BLS) [Preferred]

Pay Range: $16.02 - $25.63

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Mission Statement

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.