**Schedule:** PRN **Shift:** Night's **Location:** 400 CELEBRATION PLACE CELEBRATION 34747 **The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Celebration** · Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital · AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disney’s planned community of Celebration, Florida · The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease **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. **The role you’ll contribute:** The Laboratory Assistant I 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 I must meet the required basic continuing education and department specific requirements. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions. May be asked to perform any of the following non-technical functions: **You Will Be Responsible For:** • Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include: o 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. o Blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups o General equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation o Receives, and processes patient specimens which includes separating specimens by centrifugation prior to testing. May include transporting. o Aliquots different sample types, if needed, and either loads preanalytical instruments, which include automated stainers, or delivers them to the testing department o Cytopreparatory staining o Accessioning of surgical cases that requires a knowledge of anatomy. o Receive and set up cultures. Inoculation of different petri dishes for bacterial growth o Blood and/or Blood Component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System o Performs periodic preventive instrument maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned o Cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces, and other pre-analytical activities. o Inventory control and supply stocking **The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed** **:** **Minimum qualifications** : • High School Education or equivalent **Preferred qualifications:** • Completion of a phlebotomy training program • Six Months in AdventHealth Lab This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location. **Category:** Laboratory **Organization:** AdventHealth Celebration **Schedule:** Per Diem **Shift:** 1 - Day **Req ID:** 25001656 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.