Laboratory Assistant II -ORMC Core Laboratory (2nd Shift)

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to join the Core Lab in Orlando, FL. This role supports diagnostic testing by processing specimens, registering patients, and ensuring specimen integrity on a 2nd shift schedule.

You will perform phlebotomy as needed, maintain equipment, and contribute to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards while delivering excellent service to patients and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of laboratory or patient care experience preferred.
• Degree or certification in Nursing, Medical Technology, Pre-Med, or related science may substitute for required experience.

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

Organization

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Join Orlando Health as a Laboratory Assistant II!

Location: Orlando Health - Core Lab
Schedule: 2ndShift – FT

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.