Laboratory Assistant II Community Outreach

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform point of care testing, and associated, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and result reporting.
• Support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.
• Process and transport patient specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting sample types.
• Train new staff and students, acting as a preceptor when assigned.
• Resolve 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.
• Participate in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• 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.
• Processes laboratory specimens with appropriate use of hospital and laboratory information systems.
• Evaluates collected specimens for volume, collection containers, and related measures.
• Accessions specimens, evaluates samples for proper submission, and documents issues.
• Manages laboratory assistants and serves as a staff resource.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability and willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to change.
• Phlebotomy both venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Demonstrated technical skills and aptitudes related to blood collection.
• Minimum typing skills of 30 wpm.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv.
• Technical/Vocational School preferred.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program 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.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Processes laboratory specimens with appropriate use of hospital and laboratory information systems.
• Evaluates collected specimens for volume, collection containers, and related measures.
• Accessions specimens, evaluates samples for proper submission, and documents issues.
• Manages laboratory assistants and serves as a staff resource.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability and willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to change.
• Phlebotomy both venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Demonstrated technical skills and aptitudes related to blood collection.
• Minimum typing skills of 30 wpm.

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

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Every other weekend 5am to 10am 22 hours a week.

Pay

$16.14 - $25.83

Physical Requirements

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Additional Information

Active Level II Background
Driver's License (DL)
Auto Insurance (AL)
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP))
Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP)
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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