Laboratory Assistant III

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about extending the healing ministry of Christ. This role involves collecting patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts, performing various support activities, and handling specimen collection and processing.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts, verifying identification, insurance, credentials, and requirements.
• Loads preanalytical instruments or delivers specimens to the testing department.
• Performs blood specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups.
• Performs cytopreparatory staining and accessioning surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy.
• Receives and sets up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.
• Performs periodic preventive instrument maintenance and quality assurance procedures.
• Performs point of care testing, and associated, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and result reporting.
• Performs blood and/or blood component processing, storing, shipping, modifying, and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System.
• Receives, processes, and transports patient specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting sample types.
• May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area.
• Acts as a resource for other lab assistance in the absence of a lead or supervisor.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.
• Trains new staff and students, acting as a preceptor when assigned.
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff.
• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred
• 1+ year of relevant healthcare experience
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Minimum typing skills of 30 wpm (preferred)

Skills

• Independent problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Reads and writes in English
• Handles confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations
• Handles infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Performs waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to blood collection
• 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
• Excellent skill of ordering and coordinating out-patient testing
• Excel in processing non-blood specimens: surgical specimens, CSF, bronch washes, etc.

Qualifications

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to blood collection
• 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
• Excellent skill of ordering and coordinating out-patient testing
• Excel in processing non-blood specimens: surgical specimens, CSF, bronch washes, etc.
• Minimum typing skills of 30 wpm (preferred)

Benefits

Extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 403-B retirement plan, and more.

Schedule

Full time, day shift.

Pay

$17.11 - $27.38 per hour.

Additional Information

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.