AdventHealthLaboratory Assistant

Tampa, FL

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

Our promise to you:

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: Various

Shift : Various

Location: Various

The community you’ll be caring for:

• AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.

• Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery

• Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come

• Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Laboratory Assistant I performs various laboratory support procedures in assigned areas which may include phlebotomy and/or specimen processing in clinical and anatomical pathology areas. The Laboratory Assistant I must meet the required basic continuing education and department specific requirements. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include:

• Collects patient, physician and test order information in order to create patient accounts. This includes verifying patient identification, insurance information, physician credentials and test order requirements.

• Blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups

• General equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation

• Receives, and processes patient specimens which includes separating specimens by centrifugation prior to testing. May include transporting.

• Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing as needed to support assigned department.

• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Required:

• High School Education or equivalent

Preferred:

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program

• Six Months in AdventHealth Lab

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