Laboratory Assistant I - Phlebotomy & Lab Support (PRN)

adventhealth; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth in Celebration, Florida is seeking a PRN phlebotomy/lab support technician for day shifts. The role involves specimen collection, processing, safety compliance and routine laboratory duties in a hospital setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, and phlebotomy training is preferred. This role offers benefits from Day One and opportunities for professional growth. Apply now to join a mission-driven team in a community-focused hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy training 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 PPE use, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• 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 support activities to facilitate department operation, including answering phones and clerical duties.
• May perform point of care testing, 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 transport hazardous waste according to training and PPE guidelines.
• May perform blood and/or blood component processing and transfusion-related tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

AdventHealth in Celebration, Florida is seeking a PRN phlebotomy/lab support technician for day shifts. The role involves specimen collection, processing, safety compliance and routine laboratory duties in a hospital setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, and phlebotomy training is preferred. This role offers benefits from Day One and opportunities for professional growth. Apply now to join a mission-driven team in a community-focused hospital.