What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant I position at Florida Medical Clinic?
Job Description
Job Description
Florida Medical Clinic, Orlando Health
Job Title : Laboratory Assistant I
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.
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
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.
Other Related Functions
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
