Laboratory Assistant I

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida seeks a Laboratory Assistant I to perform essential laboratory support procedures, including phlebotomy and specimen processing. Join a mission-focused team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to the community.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Responsibilities

• Collects patient, physician and test order information.
• Blood specimen collection including phlebotomy.
• General equipment maintenance and documentation.

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

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.

Schedule: Full Time - Mon - Fri 1pm - 9:30pm

Shift : Evenings

Location: 2200 Fowler Grove Boulevard Winter Garden, Florida 34787

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Winter Garden

· AdventHealth Winter Garden is a state-of-the-art hospital with 80 beds, offering a wide range of health care services. These include emergency care, surgical services, lab work, primary and specialty care, imaging, spine health, women’s and men’s care, pediatric-friendly services, and more—all in one convenient location.

· AdventHealth Winter Garden is undergoing a major expanding that will add three additional floors to the hospital's patient tower and bring additional women's services to West Orange County. Our hospital tower expansion will be completed in 2026.

· The AdventHealth Winter Garden tower expansion will add 40 new progressive care unit beds, obstetrics and gynecology (including labor and delivery). One floor will be dedicated to labor and delivery, and will include nine labor, delivery, and recovery beds, 10 postpartum beds, two C-section operating rooms, and future space for a level two Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

· The tower's expansion will also add space for more operating rooms, and a shell floor with capacity for 40 beds.

· AdventHealth Winter Garden is conveniently located in the Winter Garden Village, minutes from beautiful downtown Winter Garden and nearby Walt Disney World and the premier attractions of Orlando. Winter Garden is an amazing place to live and play!

· The team here is dedicated to bringing exceptional mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of West Orange County.

· We are proud to be revolutionizing health care in West Orange County and bringing this state-of-the-art care to its residents. Come join our team and be a part of delivering exemplary care for the mind, body, and spirit!

The role you’ll contribute:

The Laboratory Assistant I performs various laboratory support procedures in assigned areas which may include phlebotomy and/or specimen processing in clinical and anatomical pathology areas. The Laboratory Assistant I must meet the required basic continuing education and department specific requirements. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Collects patient, physician and test order information in order to create patient accounts. This includes verifying patient identification, insurance information, physician credentials and test order requirements.

• Blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups.

• General equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation.

• Receives, and processes patient specimens which includes separating specimens by centrifugation prior to testing. May include transporting.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

• High School Education or equivalent

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if required by facility

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Laboratory

Organization: AdventHealth Winter Garden

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25016534

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.