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Laboratory Assistant I

**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.

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

+ Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

+ Paid Time Off from Day One

+ 403-B Retirement Plan

+ 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Well-being Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

+ Pet Benefits

**Schedule:**

Part time

**Shift:**

Day-Weekend (United States of America)

**Address:**

9100 W 74TH ST

**City:**

SHAWNEE MISSION

**State:**

Kansas

**Postal Code:**

66204

**Job Description:**

+ May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy.

+ May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.

+ May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.

+ Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.

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

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

• 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.

• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations.

• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English.

**Education:**

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

**Field of Study:**

• N/A

**Work Experience:**

• N/A

**Additional Information:**

• N/A

**Licenses and Certifications:**

• N/A

**Physical Requirements:** _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

**Pay Range:**

$16.26 - $26.02

_This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._

**Category:** Laboratory

**Organization:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

**Schedule:** Part time

**Shift:** Day-Weekend

**Req ID:** 152083819


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