Laboratory Technician I: Phlebotomy & Specimens

AdventHealth; Minneola (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

PTO from Day One

403B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave 4 Weeks

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Minneola, FL is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to support cytology and core laboratory operations. You will perform specimen processing, staining, phlebotomy and data entry while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy training is preferred. This full-time position offers benefits from day one and opportunities for career development within a faith-based health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical/vocational school preferred.
• Phlebotomy training program completion preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English; communicate professionally.
• Ability to learn computer applications and MS Office.
• Mature judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to handle infectious specimens and hazardous chemicals safely.
• Phlebotomy skills required.
• Excellent customer service skills required.

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 the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.
• 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 various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.
• May perform point of care testing, and associated, 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 include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; training required.
• May perform blood and/or blood component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Technical/Vocational School

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

AdventHealth in Minneola, FL is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to support cytology and core laboratory operations. You will perform specimen processing, staining, phlebotomy and data entry while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy training is preferred. This full-time position offers benefits from day one and opportunities for career development within a faith-based health system.