Lab Assistant II - PRN

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a PRN Lab Assistant II for its Waterman facility in Tavares, Florida. The role covers point-of-care testing, specimen collection and processing, and supports the operation of the assigned department or work area.

Key responsibilities

• Perform point-of-care testing, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and result reporting
• Answer the telephone and carry out clerical and receptionist duties
• Process, store, ship and select compatible blood products using a validated transfusion system, and transport hazardous waste after completing required training
• Create patient accounts and collect patient, physician and test order information
• Collect blood specimens by phlebotomy and skin puncture, and receive, process and transport specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting
• Load preanalytical instruments or deliver them to the testing department
• Perform cytopreparatory staining, set up primary specimen cultures and inoculate petri dishes
• Maintain instruments, clean and disinfect equipment and spaces, and stock supplies
• Take part in performance improvement, train new staff and students, and resolve customer service issues
• Follow safety policies, including PPE, handwashing, chemical hygiene and infection control

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent; technical/vocational school preferred
• 1+ year of relevant healthcare experience; 1+ year of AdventHealth lab experience preferred
• Phlebotomy training program completion preferred
• Phlebotomy technician (PBT-ASCP), medical lab associate (MLA-ASCP) and driver's license preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to handle infectious specimens and hazardous materials safely
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays

Required skills

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary collection)
• Waived testing, if applicable
• Use of hospital and laboratory information systems
• Specimen accessioning and documentation

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one and 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan and career development resources
• Pay range of $16.30 - $26.08