Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing (PRN)

Team Member Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision 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

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando seeks a Laboratory Technician to support cytopreparatory staining, specimen handling, blood collection, and general lab operations. You will work under supervision to ensure accurate results and safe practices.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education within a values-driven team.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
• Field of Study: Completion of a phlebotomy training program [Preferred]

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Laboratory procedures

English communication

Reading and comprehension

Computer literacy

Confidential information handling

Infection control

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Technical/Vocational School

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

AdventHealth in Orlando seeks a Laboratory Technician to support cytopreparatory staining, specimen handling, blood collection, and general lab operations. You will work under supervision to ensure accurate results and safe practices.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education within a values-driven team.