What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant I position at Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health?
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Job Title Laboratory Assistant I
Status Full Time 1030 AM - 700 PM
Department Lab
Location 17401 COMMERCE PARK BLVD, TAMPA, Florida 33647
Job 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.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?
✅ Education & Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
✅ Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
✅ Financial & Retirement - Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
✅ Work-Life Balance - Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
✅ Family & Pet Support - Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
Essential Functions
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
None.
Experience
None.
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.
Job Title Laboratory Assistant I
Status Full Time 1030 AM - 700 PM
Department Lab
Location 17401 COMMERCE PARK BLVD, TAMPA, Florida 33647
Job 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.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?
✅ Education & Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
✅ Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
✅ Financial & Retirement - Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
✅ Work-Life Balance - Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
✅ Family & Pet Support - Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
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.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program.
- Documents specimen quality issues.
- Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
- Performs filing of reports and requisitions.
- Assists with charting and report distribution via telephone, fax, or as appropriate.
- Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability.
- May perform phlebotomy as necessary (must have approved competency on file before completing).
High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
None.
Experience
None.
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.
