Lead Laboratory Assistant

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 301 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY

City: DAYTONA BEACH

State: Florida

Postal Code: 32117

• May perform venipuncture and microtainer collection accurately and efficiently.
• Ensures specimens are correctly labeled and orders are received properly.
• Processes and prepares laboratory specimens for testing, including separating specimens by centrifugation.
• May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.
• May document equipment temperatures, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Monitors reference lab reports and requests results that are overdue.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and places supply orders as needed.
• Performs desk duties, including faxing results, answering phones, reprinting labels, and rescheduling recollects.
• Assists with staff schedule preparation and cross-training within the laboratory.
• 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.
• May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy.
• May perform blood and/or blood component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System.
• May perform point of care testing, and associated, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and result reporting.
• Receives, processes, and transports patient specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting sample types.
• 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.
• Mentors, trains new staff and students, and performs competency, acting as a preceptor when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills [Required]
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask [Required]
• Ability and willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment [Required]
• Phlebotomy both venipuncture and capillary collections [Required]
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, etc. [Required]
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned. [Required]
• Demonstrated independent problem-solving skills. [Required]
• Excellent communication and client service skills. [Required]
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with…