Medical Lab Assistant | Dept of Pathology | Day | PRN

UF Health • Leesburg, FL

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About The Position

The Lab Assistant based in Leesburg, FL provides daily support for the Central Florida 3rd Street Laboratory and Central Florida pathologists. The role involves working closely with the manager, supervisor, and technologists to ensure that the lab and all clients receive the support needed to provide timely and accurate results and service. The Lab Assistant processes and prepares cytology specimens for analysis, manages histology slides and blocks, assists with case send outs and outside material management, and prepares materials for pathologists and histotechnologists. Additionally, the Lab Assistant helps with reports and addendums, distributing them to clients and pathologists, and assists with inventory management for the labs. The position also involves handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls, accessing the laboratory database, and communicating with clients regarding case status, specimen handling requirements, fees, insurance, and other information.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Health related or science background with one year lab specific experience preferred.
• Must have computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system, or other hospital information system.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support for the Central Florida 3rd Street Laboratory and pathologists.
• Process and prepare cytology specimens for analysis.
• Manage histology slides and blocks.
• Assist with case send outs and outside material management.
• Prepare materials for pathologists and histotechnologists.
• Help with reports and addendums and distribute them to clients and pathologists.
• Assist with inventory management for the labs.
• Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
• Access the laboratory database.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, specimen handling requirements, fees, insurance, and other information.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED