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Orlando Health · 19 hours ago

Laboratory Assistant II

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Orlando Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to support laboratory operations. The role involves performing specimen processing, patient registration, and general operational workflow within the laboratory, while ensuring high-quality customer service and compliance with policies and procedures.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supports patient registration and third‑party reimbursement requirements

Maintains department supplies and helps manage customer supply orders

Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection, handling, and processing

Performs all departmental functions, including:

Specimen processing

Transportation

Billing

Reference testing

Scheduling

Downtime procedures

Use of laboratory and hospital information systems

Delivers high‑quality customer service and responds proactively to customer needs

Processes pathology specimens

Trains new or existing staff as required

Works flexible hours to meet department needs

Communicates effectively and cooperatively with team members and customers

Assists with laboratory equipment maintenance and cleaning (centrifuges, refrigerators, etc.)

Follows all policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards

Maintains reliable and punctual attendance in compliance with Orlando Health policies

Ensures adherence to all Orlando Health policies and procedures

Actively participates in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program

Supports productivity, customer satisfaction, and department goals

Documents specimen quality issues accurately

Adheres to infection control and safety practices; maintains a clean, organized workspace

Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, and departmental information

Performs filing, report handling, and requisition management

Assists with charting and report distribution (phone, fax, or electronic)

Reads and understands physician laboratory test orders

Schedules Pathologists, Histotechnicians, or Transport Representatives when needed

Assists with bone marrow collection and processing

May perform phlebotomy if competency is approved and on file

Qualification

Laboratory experienceSpecimen processingPhlebotomy experienceCustomer serviceEffective communication

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

Two (2) years of laboratory experience or patient care experience, OR Current students enrolled in a science‑related field (e.g., Nursing, Medical Technology, Pre‑Med, or related clinical program) may substitute up to two years of required experience

Supports patient registration and third‑party reimbursement requirements

Maintains department supplies and helps manage customer supply orders

Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection, handling, and processing

Performs all departmental functions, including: Specimen processing, Transportation, Billing, Reference testing, Scheduling, Downtime procedures, Use of laboratory and hospital information systems

Delivers high‑quality customer service and responds proactively to customer needs

Processes pathology specimens

Trains new or existing staff as required

Works flexible hours to meet department needs

Communicates effectively and cooperatively with team members and customers

Assists with laboratory equipment maintenance and cleaning (centrifuges, refrigerators, etc.)

Follows all policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards

Maintains reliable and punctual attendance in compliance with Orlando Health policies

Ensures adherence to all Orlando Health policies and procedures

Actively participates in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program

Supports productivity, customer satisfaction, and department goals

Documents specimen quality issues accurately

Adheres to infection control and safety practices; maintains a clean, organized workspace

Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, and departmental information

Performs filing, report handling, and requisition management

Assists with charting and report distribution (phone, fax, or electronic)

Reads and understands physician laboratory test orders

Schedules Pathologists, Histotechnicians, or Transport Representatives when needed

Assists with bone marrow collection and processing

May perform phlebotomy if competency is approved and on file

Preferred

Phlebotomy experience

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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