Laboratory Assistant II - Specimen Processing

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen receiving, processing and registration duties in a comprehensive acute care setting.

You will handle samples, operate LIS workflows, and assist with charting while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. A high school diploma or GED is required, and up to two years of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of laboratory or patient care experience.
• Phlebotomy competency on file preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in patient registration and third party reimbursement requirements.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing duties, labels and aliquots samples.
• Operates hospital and laboratory information systems and ensures proper downtime procedures.
• Maintains supplies and handles routine and urgent specimen transportation.
• Keeps a clean, organized work area and adheres to safety and infection control practices.
• Assists with charting and report distribution via telephone or fax as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records and department information.
• Follows policies to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Assists with bone marrow collection and processing as needed.
• May perform phlebotomy after competency on file is confirmed.

Skills

Phlebotomy competency

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Job description

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen receiving, processing and registration duties in a comprehensive acute care setting.

You will handle samples, operate LIS workflows, and assist with charting while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. A high school diploma or GED is required, and up to two years of related experience is expected.