Laboratory Assistant I

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Florida Medical Clinic, Orlando Health

Job Title:               Laboratory Assistant I 

Job Summary:       Assists providers and manages clinical functions in the Lab department

**One year of clinical lab experience preferred, but not mandatory. The individual should possess good communication skills, good dexterity, and be able to be to stand for long periods of time**

**Location: 17401 Commerce Park Blvd Tampa, 33647**

Position Summary

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

Essential Functions
• Stocks supplies, prepares and stocks reagents. 
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment, i.e., refrigerators, centrifuges. 
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department. 
• Reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming staff. 
• Process requests and specimens for reference laboratories.
• Performs all departmental functions and has knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems.
• 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 Function

• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program. 
  • Documents specimen quality issues.
  • Practices 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. 
  • Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability.
  • May perform phlebotomy as necessary (must have approved competency on file before completing).

Education/Training

• High school graduate or equivalent

Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights