Laboratory Assistant II Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm - Processing Department (ORMC)

Orlando Health

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#Regulatory Compliance #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Healthcare #Infection Control #Quality Improvement #Specimen Processing #Clinical Laboratory

Quick overview

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for receiving, processing, and transporting clinical specimens while registering patients and entering orders into the computer system. They also maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two years of laboratory or patient care experience. Current students in science-related clinical fields may substitute their education for the experience requirement.

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Job description

Position Summary

The Laboratory Assistant performs specimen receiving and processing duties, registers patients, enters orders in the computer system, centrifuge specimens, labels and aliquot samples, delivers to test site, stores samples, slides, blocks, etc.

Schedule

Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm With rotating weekends every 4 weeks - This would be working in the processing department. 🌟 Why Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work🌟 At Orlando Health, we care about you as much as you care about your patients.
As a team member, you’ll enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one: Health & Wellness 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 Financial Security Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match Group life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance at no cost Time Away & Family Support 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 Learning & Career Growth “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 Extra Perks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Prescription Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Incentives
Fertility Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Student Loan Repayment
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
401(k) Plan With Employer Match
Career Development Resources
Virtual Tutoring
On-site Pharmacy
Discounted Health Services
Preferred Education Program
Backup Child/Elder/Pet Care

Essential Functions 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.
Other Related Functions 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).

Laboratory Assistant II Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm - Processing Department (ORMC)

Laboratory Assistant II Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm - Processing Department (ORMC)

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