Laboratory Assistant Processing

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. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

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

• High School Graduate or equivalent (Required).
• Technical/Vocational School (Preferred).
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program (Preferred).
• 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 writing in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds.
• Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated comprehension, measurement, reasoning, matching, problem-solving, and exercising 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 comprehend 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

• 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.

Pay

$15.87 - $25.38 per hour.

Schedule

• Full time.
• Day shift.

Location

301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117, United States of America.

Additional Information

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements: View work requirements.