My Career

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth 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. AdventHealth 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.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day Shift

Location: 7171 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, Florida 33614

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Carrollwood

• Family-like culture
• Teamwork driven both inter Dept and multidisciplinary
• Positive working climate to support a well-balanced work life balance

The role you’ll contribute:

The Laboratory Assistant III will be responsible for processing all types of lab specimens, including microbiology and histology, and phlebotomy as well as equipment preventative maintenance as needed.

He/she will assist the Lab Support Supervisor to ensure the daily activities of the Lab Processing Area and the needs of the entire hospital are met.

Primary provider of orientation and training for newly hired, as well as, providing updated in-service to the Laboratory Assistants. Acts as the “In Charge” person over the Specimen Processing Area during the times the Lab Support Supervisor is not available.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Ability to perform venipuncture and microtainer collection

· Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and orders are received

· Operates the automated blood culture analyzer

· Documents temperatures of equipment, and performs preventative maintenance of equipment, as needed

· Performs Microbiology duties assigned, including Microbiology specimen processing, slide preparation and staining, culture setups, and handling positive blood cultures

· Preparation of specimens for reference laboratory(ies) including ensuring appropriate specimen requirements and documentation

· Ability to properly prioritize routine specimen receipt in the laboratory on a “first in – first out” basis. Stat and Alert specimens are prioritized before routine orders

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

· American Heart Association BLS certification or RQI required

· Vocational or other technical school, certification, training or apprenticeship   required beyond

· High school diploma upon hire

· Must have completed one of the following: vocational/technical school, c certification/training/apprenticeship program in Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy Technician or Certified Laboratory Assistant upon hire

· Current Phlebotomist Technician Certification upon hire