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Posted: 05-Nov-24
Location: Kissimmee, Florida
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24027784
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
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: Per Diem (PRN)
Shift: Nights 9:00 PM – 6:30 AM. Must be open.
Location: 2450 North Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Kissimmee
- AdventHealth Kissimmee is a 242-bed community-focused hospital
- Conveniently located near Walt Disney World
- The team is here is dedicated to bringing mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties
- AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded our existing tower by 3-floors and 80-beds, including new ancillary spaces such as Inpatient Rehab, Inpatient Dialysis, Laboratory, and Imaging services.
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. May be asked to perform any of the following non-technical functions:
The value you’ll bring to the team:
· Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include:
o 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.
o Blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups
o General equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation
o Receives, and processes patient specimens which includes separating specimens by centrifugation prior to testing. May include transporting.
o Aliquots different sample types, if needed, and either loads preanalytical instruments, which include automated stainers, or delivers them to the testing department
o Cytopreparatory staining
o Accessioning of surgical cases that requires a knowledge of anatomy.
o Receive and set up cultures. Inoculation of different petri dishes for bacterial growth
o Blood and/or Blood Component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System
o Performs periodic preventive instrument maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned
o Cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces, and other pre-analytical activities.
o Inventory control and supply stocking
· Continually maintains workspaces in a neat, organized, and properly supplied; properly stores documentation and paperwork.
· Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing as needed to support assigned department.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Grad or Equivalent
PREFERRED:
- Completion of a phlebotomy training program
- Six Months in AdventHealth Lab
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Please be advised that all licenses and certifications listed are not required. If you only have one or some of those listed, you may still be eligible for this position.
REQUIRED:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if required by facility
- Driver's License if required by facility.
PREFERRED:
- PBT(ASCP) or MLA (ASCP) or equivalent
