Laboratory Assistant I

AdventHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, FL is seeking a Full-time laboratory staff member to join the team on the 2:30 AM – 11:00 AM shift with every 3rd weekend. You may perform cytopreparatory staining, receive cultures, and collect blood specimens.

Responsibilities include processing and transporting specimens, adhering to safety policies, and supporting clinical staff education. Requires phlebotomy skills, basic computer use, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; phlebotomy training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification or training pursued is desirable.
• Strong reading of orders and patient information in English.

Responsibilities

• May perform cytopreparatory staining and accession surgical cases.
• May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes.
• May collect blood specimens (phlebotomy) for all age groups.
• Transport, process and label patient specimens; ensure proper storage.
• Follow safety policies, PPE use, and hazardous material handling.
• Support education for clinical staff and participate in quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

English communication

Laboratory safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Vocational School

Phlebotomy Training Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

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:

601 E ALTAMONTE DR

City:

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32701

Job Description:

• SHIFT: MONDAY - FRIDAY 2:30 AM - 11:00 AM AND EVERY 3RD WEEKEND
• 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: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

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.