Laboratory Assistant I

Orlando Health • Melbourne, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast for more than 50 years. It is recognized for high standards, having earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center. The Laboratory Assistant I performs specimen receiving and processing duties, registers patients, enters orders in the computer system, centrifuges specimens, labels and aliquots samples, delivers them to the test site, and stores samples, slides, and blocks.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• None (Licensure/Certification).
• None (Experience).

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Phlebotomy

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).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• FREE college education programs
• Retirement savings
• Paid paternity leave
• Fertility benefits
• Back up elder and childcare
• Pet insurance
• PTO/Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees