Laboratory Assistant

Position: Laboratory Assistant I
Our promise to you:

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2100 OCOEE APOPKA RD

City:

APOPKA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32703

Job Description:

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; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment. May perform blood and/or blood component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System.

Other duties as assigned.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Grad or Equiv (Required), Technical/Vocational School Driver's License (DL) - EV Accredited Issuing Body, Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) - Accredited Issuing Body, Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) - EV Accredited Issuing Body

Pay Range:

$15.87 - $25.38

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.