Lab Assistant Variable Shift
Company: AdventHealth
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: July 18, 2021
Job Description:
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Laboratory Assistant
- AdventHealth -
Kissimmee
Location
Address: 2450
North Orange Blossom Trail Kissimmee, Florida
34744
Top Reasons to work
at AdventHealth –
Kissimmee
- AdventHealth Kissimmee is an 83-bed community-focused
hospital
- Conveniently located near Walt Disney
World
- The team here is dedicated to bringing
mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of
Osceola and Orange
Counties
- AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded to
include a new medical office building, patient tower, and new main
entrance
Work
Hours/Shift: Full Time
Variable Shift
You Will Be
Responsible For:
- Demonstrates through
behavior AdventHealth’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion,
Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the
organization’s Performance Excellence
Program.
- 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
work spaces 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 in teaching
new staff and Phlebotomy Students when
assigned.
Qualifications
What You Will Need:
Required:
- Technical skills and aptitudes related to
the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or
work area assigned.
- Able to effectively communicate verbally and
in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of
varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional
manner.
- Ability to read text and numbers in English,
with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match,
problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision.
Ability to respond appropriately to buzzers, bells, flashing
lights, and pagers.
- 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 AdventHealth guidelines and
applicable regulations.
- Ability to handle infectious biological
specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately
and safely.
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or
equivalent
- 1-year experience in hospital laboratory
setting appropriate to department work assigned.
- Completion of Blood Collection Program,
Medical Assistant Program, or similar training program appropriate
to anticipated department assignment, OR
- Nationally certified in blood collection if
phlebotomy duties are required, OR
- Certification as a Lab Assistant
Job Summary:
The
Laboratory Assistant performs various laboratory support procedures
in assigned areas which may include phlebotomy and/or specimen
processing in clinical and anatomical pathology areas. 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.
This facility is an equal
opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local
anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Keywords: AdventHealth, Kissimmee , Lab Assistant Variable Shift, Other , Kissimmee, Florida
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