Laboratory Assistant I - Orlando Health Cancer Institute

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever poss. Position Summary Performs specimen receiving and processing duties, registers patients, enters orders in the computer system, centrifuge specimens, labels and aliquot samples, delivers to test site, stores samples, slides, blocks, etc. Work schedule: Flexible rotation Located: Downtown

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
None.
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Responsibilities

Stocks supplies, prepares and stocks reagents.
Assist in maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment, i.e., refrigerators, centrifuges.
Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
Reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming staff.
Process requests and specimens for reference laboratories.
Performs all departmental functions and has knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems.
Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program.
Documents specimen quality issues.
Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
Performs filing of reports and requisitions.
Assists with charting and report distribution via telephone, fax, or as appropriate.
Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability.
May perform phlebotomy as necessary (must have approved competency on file before completing).