Clinical Support I (Lab)
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Job overview
DaVita is hiring a Clinical Support I (Lab). The Clinical Support I (Lab) role at DaVita receives, prepares, and accession laboratory specimens, performs data entry, processing, and various technical and non‑technical duties under supervision, while assisting teammates with delegated tasks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key focus areas include Unload and unpack specimens, cutting boxes and routing specimens by type, Record shipments and temperature of packages per policies, and Manage waste according to safety and infection control guidelines.
Preferred (not required): Critical Thinking Skills, Medical Terminology Training, Clinical Lab Training, and Basic Computer Skills.
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Posting Date
08/07/2026
3000 Davita Way, Deland, Florida, 32724-2039, United States of America
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Support I, Clinical (Lab) receives, prepares and accessions laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing along with performing specimen accessioning, data entry, processing and other technical and non-technical duties in the laboratory under the general supervision of the Technologist or Supervisor. Assist laboratory teammates with other delegated tasks as assigned. This position reports to the Manager/Supervisor, Laboratory (Lab).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Unloads and unpacks specimens:
- Cuts boxes and routes specimens by type to various staging areas
- Records shipments
- Records temperature of the packages according to the policies including safety and infection control
- Waste Management
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Sorting and loading automated line according to department needs and frequencies. Removes specimens rejected by Automation line and relabels tubes for processing. Accessions samples that require manual receiving and delivers them to the appropriate department.
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Unloads exception samples from Automation system
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Grooms clotted samples
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Transports racked and bulk samples to non-automated lab areas/refrigerators
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Performs and records department maintenance for functions and equipment used daily
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Prepares offline samples for testing (centrifuge and uncap)
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Assists the technical staff in specimen processing and preparation in the clinical laboratory
Documents work activities and pertinent information (using internal and external comments) in the LIS or paper logs to ensure regulatory compliance requirements are met and that audit trails are established
- Performs duties and responsibilities as needed or directed
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR QUALIFICATIONS
Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
Critical thinking skills preferred
Medical terminology training preferred
Some specialty or on the job clinical lab training preferred
Basic computer skills preferred
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning. #LI-DM3
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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