Laboratory Assistant IWinter Park, FL

Laboratory Assistant I

Elevate your career at AdventHealth Winter Park, where we've been serving the health and wellness needs of area residents for more than 50 years. We bring innovation and inspiration together in one special facility focused on whole-person health care.

With a variety of Winter Park hospital jobs and career opportunities available, you can join our team of Winter Park nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals to deliver excellent patient care. Here, you can build the career you've always wanted within a supportive environment.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

All The Benefits And Perks You Need For You And Your Family

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Insurance*

Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Days

The Role You'll Contribute

The Laboratory Assistant performs various laboratory support procedures in assigned areas which may include phlebotomy and/or specimen processing in clinical and anatomical pathology areas. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The Value You'll Bring To The Team

Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organizations Performance Excellence Program.

Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking; blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; and other pre-analytical activities.

Continually maintains work spaces in a neat, organized, and properly supplied; properly stores documentation and paperwork.

Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing as needed to support assigned department.

Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.

Assists in teaching new staff and Phlebotomy Students when assigned.

Qualifications

What You Will Need: Required:

• Ability to draw and collect blood samples from patients, verify records, and prepare specimens for laboratory analyses
• Ability to implement aseptic technique principles
• Up-to-date knowledge of blood collector equipment, anticoagulants, special precautions, and interferences
• Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory tests and laboratory ordering processes
• Ability to process laboratory specimens with appropriate use of hospital and laboratory information systems
• Ability to evaluate collected specimens for volume, collection containers, and related measures
• Ability to accession specimens, evaluate samples for proper submission, and document issues
• Ability to track and restock inventory, as appropriate
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Education or equivalent

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if required by facility

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

Category: Laboratory

Organization: AdventHealth Winter Park

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25025167

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.