Laboratory Assistant II Full Time Evenings Wesley Chapel

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Description

Lab Assistant AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

Location Address: 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

• Day One Benefits
• From state- of- the- art equipment to the most intricate building details, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel was designed from the ground up to maximize healing, patient care and wellness
• Recognized as leader in patient satisfaction and was named Top 100 Hospital in Modern Healthcare Magazine by IBM Watson Health
• 50,000 sq ft community Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive women's health center named Inspiration Place that incorporates female physician specialists, women's imaging, pelvic floor and female physical therapy and a boutique spa.
• Consistently named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Times
• AdventHealth Wesley Chapel has been named to Healthgrades Top 250 Hospitals list. This places them in the top 5% of hospitals in the country for superior clinical performance and excellence
• Opened an offsite 24 bed, 24/7 emergency room in Central Pasco to better serve the emergency health needs of residents in west and central Pasco

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Evenings 12p-9:30p 4 days per week with rotating weekends

You Will Be Responsible For:

• 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.

• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.

• Assists the Laboratory management with special projects as assigned.

• Assists in training new staff and students when assigned.

• May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and Students when assigned.

• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff.

• Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities, including evaluation of new equipment and/or procedures or methods.

• Performs waived testing, and associated, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and result reporting, if applicable

• Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.

• Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, from neo-nates through geriatric patients.

• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

• High school degree or equivalent
• BLS certification

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Assistant II 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 II must meet the required basic continuing education and department specific requirements. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.