Orlando Health · 19 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant II, 2nd Shift, ORMC
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expOrlando Health is a leading healthcare provider in Central Florida, and they are seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to join their team. The role involves performing specimen receiving and processing duties, patient registration, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
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Responsibilities
Provides support in the areas of patient registration, third party reimbursement requirements and regulations
Maintains department supplies and customer supply orders
Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection and handling requirements
Performs all departmental functions and has a thorough knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems, to include downtime functions, specimen processing, transportation, billing, reference testing and scheduling
Maintains positive customer service relationships at all times and proactively responds to customer service issues
Processes pathology specimens as appropriate
Trains staff as required
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department
Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with all team members and respond to customer phone calls
Assist in maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment, i.e., refrigerators, centrifuges
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
Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability
Documents specimen quality issues
Adheres to 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
Reads and understands a Physician's laboratory test order
Schedules Pathologists, Histotechnicians or Transportation Reps as needed
Assists with bone marrow collection and processing
May perform phlebotomy as necessary (must have approved competency on file before completing)
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalency
Two (2) years of laboratory experience or patient care experience. Current student seeking higher educational degree or certification in a science field, such as nursing, medical technology, pre-med, or related clinical field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience
Benefits
Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year
Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
Group life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance at no cost
Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members
Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring
“Preferred Education Program”: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out‑of‑pocket costs
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000/year) and student loan repayment ($1,200/year)
Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services
Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more
Company
Orlando Health
Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks.
10001+ employees
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