Lab Assistant I

About the Organization

Joining AdventHealth 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. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time, day shift

Location

3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, Florida 33613, United States of America

Responsibilities

• Perform cytopreparatory staining and accession surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy.
• Receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.
• Clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.
• Participate in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.
• Provide resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and support education to clinical staff.

Requirements

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to laboratory procedures or processes performed in the assigned department or work area.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision.
• Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals, and/or irritants appropriately and safely.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Perform waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (Required)
• Technical/Vocational School (Preferred)
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program (Preferred)

Preferred Certifications

• Driver's License (DL)
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP))
• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP)

Pay

Pay range: $15.87 - $25.38 per hour

Background Screening

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.