Weekend Lab Assistant II: Specimen Handling & Support

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Laboratory Opportunity in the Pool for the weekend shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This role supports specimen receiving and processing, registration, order entry, centrifuging, labeling, and transport of samples in a fast-paced hospital setting. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of lab or patient care experience, ability to handle specimens with care, and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Two years of laboratory or patient care experience required.
• Current students pursuing a science-related degree or certification may substitute education for up to two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, centrifuge, aliquot, transport, and store specimens.
• Perform patient registration and support third-party reimbursement requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper specimen collection and handling requirements.
• Process pathology specimens as appropriate.
• Utilize hospital and laboratory information systems for specimen processing, billing, scheduling, and downtime procedures.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and process customer supply orders.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, including refrigerators and centrifuges.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond professionally to customer inquiries.
• Train staff as required.
• Follow established laboratory, safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participate in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program.
• Document specimen quality concerns.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Read and understand physician laboratory test orders.
• Assist with bone marrow collection and processing.
• May perform phlebotomy as needed after approved competency is completed.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Laboratory Opportunity in the Pool for the weekend shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This role supports specimen receiving and processing, registration, order entry, centrifuging, labeling, and transport of samples in a fast-paced hospital setting. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of lab or patient care experience, ability to handle specimens with care, and provide excellent customer service.