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Laboratory Assistant II - AdventHealth

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

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. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: 2-3 days during the week 7am-3:30pm and Every other Sat from 7am-12pm

Location: 960 Rinehart Rd, Lake Mary, 32746

The community you’ll be caring for:

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The role you’ll contribute:

The Laboratory Assistant II performs various laboratory support procedures in assigned areas which may include phlebotomy and/or specimen processing in clinical and anatomical pathology areas. In addition to having worked at Florida Hospital for at least six months, he/she must meet the required basic continuing education and department specific requirements. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·       Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include general equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation; inventory control and supply stocking; blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups; biological specimen processing; cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces; and other pre-analytical activities.

·       Continually maintains workspaces in a neat, organized, and properly supplied; properly stores documentation and paperwork.

·       Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing as needed to support assigned department.

·       Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.

·       Assists the Laboratory management with special projects as assigned.

·       Assists in teaching new staff and Phlebotomy Students when assigned.

·       Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

·       1 year of Phlebotomy Lab Experience

·       Nationally certified in blood collection if phlebotomy duties Required OR

·       Certification as a Lab Assistant Preferred

Preferred qualifications:

·       High School Diploma or equivalent

·       Completion of Blood Collection Program, Medical Assistant Program, or similar training program appropriate to anticipated department assignment

·       1 years of experience in hospital laboratory setting appropriate to department work assigned

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. More than 100,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers provide individualized, wholistic care.Our Christian mission, shared vision, common values and focus on whole-person health is our commitment to making communities healthier with a unified system: 51 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout nine states.

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