Orlando Health

Laboratory Assistant II, Full-Time 3rd Shift


PayCompetitive
LocationClermont/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 246101

      Position Summary

      Facility: South Lake Hospital

      Location: Clermont, FL

      Status: Full-Time

      Department: Laboratory

      Schedule: Third Shift

      Title: Laboratory Assistant II

      #LI-JM1

      “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you."

      Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader.

      Click Here to Learn About: South Lake Hospital

      ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS:

      Competitive Pay

      • Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

      All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

      • Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

      Employee-centric

      • South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

      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: (4x10s 7:30pm Start Time); Rotating Weekends* .


      Responsibilities

      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).

      Qualifications

      Education/Training

      High School Diploma or GED equivalency


      Licensure/Certification
      None.


      Experience
      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.


      Education/Training

      High School Diploma or GED equivalency


      Licensure/Certification
      None.


      Experience
      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.


      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).
  • About the company

      Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

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