Lead Laboratory Assistant

AdventHealth•Daytona Beach, FL

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Laboratory Assistant assists the Supervisor in coordinating the daily nontechnical activities of the Laboratory and serves as the primary provider of orientation and training for newly hired staff, as well as offering updated in-service to Laboratory Assistants and Phlebotomists. This role acts as the "In Charge" person over the Specimen Processing Area and Phlebotomy in the absence of the Supervisor, ensuring the distribution of workload for rapid turnaround of order collections and specimen processing of incoming samples on the assigned shift. The Lead Laboratory Assistant also performs waived testing and result reporting, if applicable, and delivers quality phlebotomy services while assisting with patient flow as needed. Furthermore, this position plays a critical role in coaching, mentoring, training, and evaluating Lab Assistant staff members, setting an example in attendance, teamwork, positive communication, safety practices, and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.

Requirements

Ability to learn and use the Laboratory Information Systems.
Ability and willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Ability and willingness to adapt to change.
Ability to learn laboratory rules and regulations including: CAP, CLIA and State regulations.
Ability to perform venipuncture and microtainer collection.
Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and orders are received.
High School Grad or Equiv Required
2 Work Experience Required

Responsibilities

Assists the Supervisor in coordinating the daily nontechnical activities of the Laboratory
Serves as the primary provider of orientation and training for newly hired staff, as well as offering updated in-service to Laboratory Assistants and Phlebotomists.
Acts as the "In Charge" person over the Specimen Processing Area and Phlebotomy in the absence of the Supervisor, ensuring the distribution of workload for rapid turnaround of order collections and specimen processing of incoming samples on the assigned shift.
Performs waived testing and result reporting, if applicable
Delivers quality phlebotomy services while assisting with patient flow as needed.
Plays a critical role in coaching, mentoring, training, and evaluating Lab Assistant staff members
Setting an example in attendance, teamwork, positive communication, safety practices, and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.