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Lab Assistant I

Part-time

AdventHealth

Tampa, FLPart-time$16.02–25.63/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.02–25.63/hr
Location
Tampa, FL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Lab Assistant I supports laboratory operations at AdventHealth Tampa. The role may involve preparing and staining cytology specimens, setting up primary specimen cultures, cleaning and stocking laboratory spaces, and participating in performance improvement activities. It also includes resolving customer service issues and supporting education for clinical staff. The position is part time and requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Laboratory ProceduresEnglish CommunicationReading ComprehensionComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeConfidentialitySpecimen HandlingWaived TestingPhlebotomyCustomer Service

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentTechnical/Vocational SchoolPhlebotomy Training ProgramDriver's LicensePhlebotomy Technician CertificationMedical Lab Associate Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 (United States of America)

Address:

3100 E FLETCHER AVE

City:

TAMPA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33613

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.

  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

  • Performs waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable.

  • Phlebotomy skills.

  • Excellent customer service skills.

Education:

  • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

  • Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Field of Study:

  • Completion of a phlebotomy training program Preferred

Work Experience:

  • N/A

Additional Information:

  • N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]

•Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) [Preferred]

  • Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]

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

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

Pay Range:

$16.02 - $25.63

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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

Category: Laboratory

Organization: AdventHealth Tampa

Schedule: Part time

Shift: Day

Req ID: 154002865

How this job compares

Set against the 701 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16.02–25.63/hr
  • Florida median$16–26/hr46 hourly ranges
  • US median$19–26/hr344 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.83/hr, is close to the Florida median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Laboratory Assistant hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 92 open Laboratory Assistant jobs in Florida and 701 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Laboratory Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (217 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 456 of the 701 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (65%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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