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Orlando Health · 1 day ago

Laboratory Assistant I -FT- Days

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast. They are seeking a Laboratory Assistant I who will perform specimen receiving and processing duties, register patients, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure efficient operations.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

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)

Qualification

Phlebotomy experienceLaboratory information systemsSpecimen processingQuality Improvement ProgramInfection control practices

Required

High school graduate or equivalent

Must have at least 1 year of Phlebotomy experience after a certification program

Benefits

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

Company

Orlando Health

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Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks.

Founded in 1918

Orlando, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.orlandohealth.com/

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