Laboratory Assistant I PRN

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about extending the healing ministry of Christ. You'll be part of a community that values the whole person and uplifts them through healthcare and spiritual support.

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.
• Follow safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Demonstrate understanding and adhere to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.
• Collect patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts, verifying identification, insurance, credentials, and requirements.
• Perform blood specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups.
• Perform various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, such as answering the telephone, clerical, and receptionist duties.
• Perform point of care testing, and associated quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and result reporting.
• Receive, process, and transport patient specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting sample types.
• Load preanalytical instruments or deliver 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.
• Perform blood and/or blood component processing, storing, shipping, modifying, and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned.
• 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.
• Able to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision.
• Able 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.
• Able 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.
• Performs waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) [Preferred]
• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]

Skills

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned.
• 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.
• Able to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision.
• Able 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.
• Able 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.
• Performs waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off from Day One, 403-B Retirement Plan, Whole Person Well-being Resources, Mental Health Resources and Support, Pet Benefits, Career Development, and more.

Pay

$15.87 - $25.38

Schedule

PRN Shift Day (United States of America)

Contact Information

Address: 301 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117