Laboratory Assistant II - ORMC Core Laboratory

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant II to join the ORMC Core Laboratory. You will receive, process, and label specimens, register patients, and support quality initiatives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 2 years of lab or patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of laboratory or patient care experience preferred.
• Current students pursuing a degree or certification may substitute for required experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative healthcare team.
• Flexibility to support departmental needs and varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, and prepare specimens for testing
• Register patients and enter laboratory orders accurately
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen collection and handling requirements
• Process pathology specimens and maintain specimen integrity
• Support patient registration and reimbursement requirements
• Assist with laboratory quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies
• Provide outstanding customer service to patients and team members
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
• Assist with report distribution, filing, scheduling, and laboratory operations
• Perform phlebotomy as needed (with approved competency)

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Join Orlando Health as a Laboratory Assistant II!

Location: Orlando Health

Schedule: Varies

Position: Laboratory Assistant II - ORMC Core Laboratory

Are you detail-oriented, passionate about patient care, and interested in advancing your healthcare career? Orlando Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to join our dedicated laboratory team and play a vital role in supporting diagnostic services that impact patient outcomes every day.

What You'll Do

As a Laboratory Assistant II, you will:

• Receive, process, label, and prepare specimens for testing
• Register patients and enter laboratory orders accurately
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen collection and handling requirements
• Process pathology specimens and maintain specimen integrity
• Support patient registration and reimbursement requirements
• Assist with laboratory quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies
• Provide outstanding customer service to patients and team members
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
• Assist with report distribution, filing, scheduling, and laboratory operations
• Perform phlebotomy as needed (with approved competency)

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years of laboratory or patient care experience preferred
• Current students pursuing a degree or certification in Nursing, Medical Technology, Pre-Med, or another related science field may substitute for required experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative healthcare team
• Flexibility to support departmental needs and varying schedules

Why Orlando Health?

At Orlando Health, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, compassion, innovation, and excellence while providing opportunities for growth and professional development.

• Competitive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work that impacts patients and families every day

Laboratory Assistant II – Supporting exceptional patient care, one specimen at a time.

Orlando Health is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.