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

• $1,000 Sign On Bonus
• 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: Part Time

Shift: Days Mon-Thurs 7am to 1pm

Location: Medical Office Building ; 50 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Hendersonville, 28792

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:

The value you’ll bring to the team

• Performs assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include:
  • 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.
  • Blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups
  • General equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation
  • Receives, and processes patient specimens which includes separating specimens by centrifugation prior to testing. May include transporting.
  • Aliquots different sample types, if needed, and either loads preanalytical instruments, which include automated stainers, or delivers them to the testing department
  • Cytopreparatory staining
  • Accessioning of surgical cases that requires a knowledge of anatomy.
  • Receive and set up cultures. Inoculation of different petri dishes for bacterial growth
  • Blood and/or Blood Component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System
  • Performs periodic preventive instrument maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned
  • Cleaning and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment and spaces, and other pre-analytical activities.
  • Inventory control and supply stocking

• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School degree or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if required by facility
• PBT(ASCP) or MLA (ASCP) or equivalent Preferred
• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision.