Laboratory Assistant I Position Available In Brevard, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Laboratory Assistant I position in Sebastian, Florida at Sebastian River Medical Center involves specimen receiving, processing, patient registration, and order entry. Duties include stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, answering phones, and processing specimens for reference labs. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in phlebotomy skills.
Job Description
Laboratory Assistant I
SEBASTIAN, Florida
Clinical, Allied & Patient Care
No
OH Sebastian River Medical Ctr
First
OH Sebastian River Medical Ctr
237208
Job Description
Position Summary
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.
Responsibilities
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 Functions - 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).
Qualifications
Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
Lab Certificate Preferred Experience
Phlebotomy Skills
