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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. Its 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:** Days

**Location:** 4200 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard Sebring, FL 33872

**The community you'll be caring for:** AdventHealth Sebring

Faith Based & Mission driven Facility

Largest Employer in the County

Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Floridas oldest State Park

Close knit community with a home town family feel

2 hours to just about any beach on either Coast

Local arts scene from museums and theaters to festivals and galleries

Local restaurants with the authentic taste of Florida

Near 100 clear, freshwater lakes. Ideal for swimming, boating and fishing

Beautiful agriculture and farmland

Sebring is known for motorsports and home to the famous Sebring International Raceway

Nature and hiking trails

The role you'll contribute:

The Laboratory Assistant III 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 III must meet the required basic continuing education and department specific requirements. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions. Advanced problem-solving skills required. Active participation in Laboratory, Campus, or Community programs required. May be asked to perform any of the following non-technical functions:

The value you'll bring to the team:

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

Continually maintains workspaces in a neat, organized, and properly supplied; properly stores documentation and paperwork.

Performs post-analytical activities related to laboratory testing as needed to support assigned department.

Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties. Assists the Laboratory management with special projects as assigned.

Assists in teaching new staff and students when assigned.

May act as a preceptor when teaching new staff and Students when assigned.

Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff.

Participates in, and has knowledge of, laboratory and hospital Performance Improvement activities, including evaluation of new equipment and/or procedures or methods.

Performs waived testing, and associated, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and result reporting, if applicable

Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.

Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, from neo-nates through geriatric patients.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

High School degree or equivalent

1 of relevant healthcare experience

BCLS - Basic Life Support

DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State

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 Heartland

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25042240

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.