Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Support

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

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.