Laboratory Assistant MicrobiologyDaytona Beach, FL

Laboratory Assistant

Our goal is simple: to offer our patients the absolute best care around them in the most compassionate, community-focused setting possible. And to us, that means extending the healing ministry of Christ, striving to promote wellness of body, mind and spirit.

AdventHealth Daytona Beach includes a 293-bed main hospital in Daytona Beach, as well as outpatient facilities located at the Pavilion at Port Orange and the New Smyrna Health Park.

More than 400 physicians hold privileges to practice at our facilities, and we employ more than 1,700 care team members. Our specialties include cardiology, cancer, emergency care, surgical services, obstetrics, Level II NICU, neurosurgery, stroke care, rehabilitation, weight-loss surgery, imaging, laboratory, home health, wound care, diabetes, hospice, physician practices, and women's services. We also offer the area's only inpatient rehabilitation facility with Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation for stroke care.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Shift: Day

Three 12-hour shifts Fri/Sat/Sun, 7am - 7:30pm

or

Four 10 hour shifts Weekdays with rotating weekends, 7am - 5:30pm

Location: AdventHealth Daytona Beach

The community you'll be caring for: 301 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY, Daytona Beach, 32117

The role you'll contribute:

The Laboratory Assistant III 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 III must meet the required basic continuing education and department specific requirements. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions. Advanced problem-solving skills required. Active participation in Laboratory, Campus, or Community programs required. 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: 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. Blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups
• 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.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• High School degree or equivalent
• One year of relevant healthcare experience

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