Laboratory Assistant

Responsible for performing various laboratory support procedures in assigned areas, including phlebotomy and specimen processing in clinical and anatomical pathology. This position must meet the required basic continuing education and department-specific requirements. This role involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions. In addition, this position ensures accurate and timely processing of specimens for analysis. This role maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, adhering to safety and quality standards. Responsibilities for this role include performing laboratory support procedures, meeting continuing education requirements, processing specimens, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety standards.

The value you'll bring to the team: May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy. May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth. May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking. Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.

Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed : High School Education or equivalent preferred 1 year experience preferred

• performing various laboratory support procedures in assigned areas, including phlebotomy and specimen processing in clinical and anatomical pathology.
• meeting the required basic continuing education and department-specific requirements.
• ensures accurate and timely processing of specimens for analysis.
• maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, adhering to safety and quality standards.
• performing laboratory support procedures, meeting continuing education requirements, processing specimens, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety standards.
• May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy.
• May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.
• May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.
• Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.

• High School Education or equivalent preferred
• 1 year experience preferred

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

When you join our team of over 40 Outpatient Clinics across Florida, you will be part of a winning team of experts dedicated to whole-person care to help our patients heal, strengthen and renew. We serve patients Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Volusia, Flagler and Lake Counties with a dedicated Team of therapists, clinicians and staff willing to carry on AdventHealth’s mission in the communities we serve. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.