Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Responsible to the Laboratory Team Leader or Department Supervisor and is responsible for communication with customers to route calls, provide information on procedures and specimen requirements and provide verbal test reports to those involved with a patient's care. Responsible for receiving and processing of specimens (inpatient and outpatient); communicating with the nursing staff regarding patient specimens; ordering and cancelling tests; ordering supplies, packaging specimens for reference lab testing, tracking specimens, basic laboratory maintenance and monitoring/maintaining appropriate inventory/supply levels. Follow all quality assurance steps to ensure proper identification of patient's primary and aliquot samples, including secondary labeling for bar coding specimens, labeling culture medias, and slides. Distributes laboratory reports to all clients appropriately by mail, fax or telephone. Share responsibility of all aspects of patient and team (non- licensed) functions. Performs Phlebotomy and Waived Testing.

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

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