Laboratory Assistant II - Lake Mary LabWorks

Laboratory Assistant II

Orlando Health LabWorks offers an array of outpatient diagnostic laboratory services in convenient lab locations throughout Central Florida. Our experienced, certified phlebotomists are dedicated to providing quality testing, rapid delivery of results and excellent customer service. A day in your life as a lab assistant II at Orlando Health involves supporting daily laboratory operations through accurate specimen processing, patient registration, order entry, and clerical support. This role plays a vital part in ensuring timely, high-quality laboratory services by supporting specimen integrity, pathology workflows, customer service, and overall laboratory efficiency. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, comfort working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, and a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.

Location: 392 Rinehart Rd. Suite 2030 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Schedule: M-TH 8:15am-5:15pm, Fri 7:30am - 2:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Receive, process, label, aliquot, store, and transport laboratory specimens in accordance with established protocols
• Perform specimen preparation tasks, including centrifugation and proper handling techniques
• Support pathology specimen processing and reference testing workflows
• Complete patient registration, order entry, billing, scheduling, and downtime procedures as needed
• Utilize laboratory and hospital information systems accurately and efficiently
• Maintain laboratory supplies and manage customer supply orders
• Deliver high-quality customer service and respond promptly to internal and external requests
• Assist with cleaning, maintenance, and monitoring of laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, refrigerators)
• Identify and document specimen quality issues and participate in Quality Improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED
• Licensure/Certification: Two (2) years of laboratory experience or patient care experience
• Current enrollment in a science-related program (e.g., Nursing, Medical Technology, Pre-Med, or related clinical program), which may substitute for up to two years of experience
• Phlebotomy experience

Benefits beyond the expected:

Orlando Health is committed to providing benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.