Medical Laboratory Assistant

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.

Schedule:

• Performs venous, capillary, urine drug screen, swab, or other specimen collection, ensuring appropriate specimen identification and type. 

• Centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to appropriate testing areas, including loading samples onto various analyzers.

• Generates and reports waived and moderate complexity test results under supervision.

• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots testing-related processes, equipment, and instrumentation, documenting activities as required.

• Monitors test system performance and takes corrective action as necessary. Provides advanced troubleshooting skills and utilizes critical thinking to analyze, correlate, and interpret data.

• Supports department compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements.

• Compiles and reviews laboratory information system reports to ensure timely collection, processing, and testing of samples.

• Handles inquiries and resolves complaints related to laboratory services and information promptly and effectively.

• Communicates critical and significant results and findings to coworkers, providers, and other departments to ensure continuity of laboratory operations and patient care.

• Oversees day-to-day activities of department associates on assigned shifts and provides input on associate performance and recognition.

• Coordinates training and competency assessments for new associates and students under the guidance of laboratory leadership. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Organizational [Required]

• Verbal [Required]

• Interpersonal [Required]

• Customer Relations [Required]

• Grammar/Spelling [Required]

• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]

• Follow verbal instructions [Required]

• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]

• Computer (visual) [Required]

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• N/A

• Previous clinical laboratory experience [Preferred]

• N/A

• NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) [Preferred] OR NPCE Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) [Preferred] OR ASPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) [Preferred]

• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]

• Basic Life Support (BLS) [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.