Pathology Associate 2, Full Time

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathology Associate 2 provides critical support services for the Pathology Services Department, contributing to laboratory outcomes that reflect its commitment to quality and excellence. This is a full-time position in Anatomic Pathology in Miami, Florida, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role supports laboratory workflows through handling laboratory materials, assisting with clinical and non-clinical activities, maintaining equipment and supplies, and keeping accurate records. It also includes specimen identification and accessioning, use of the laboratory information system, participation in quality programs, and possible phlebotomy duties as required by departmental policy. As a lead worker, the associate helps organize and direct workflow, communicates with subordinates and the supervisor, and provides initial non-technical support for routine problems.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Must meet and maintain unit-specific and organizational skills/competencies and any required certifications or licensures.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity is required for the unit-specific credential.
American Heart Association and any additional applicable healthcare-provider life-support certifications may be required at the unit level upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity and maintenance at JHS during employment.

Responsibilities

Provide timely logistics support for collection, transportation, storage, and/or distribution of laboratory materials.
Assist laboratory staff with clinical and non-clinical activities promptly and accurately.
Use appropriate equipment proficiently; maintain and update files, records, and reports.
Produce accurate outcomes and results according to age-specific standard operating procedures.
Complete assignments within defined time limits and routine tasks without direct supervision; consult the supervisor for additional assignments and complete them.
Assist with preventive equipment maintenance and/or ordering and stocking appropriate supply inventory.
Assist in orienting new employees or students and learn new procedures and assignments within an agreed timeframe.
Participate actively in departmental QA/QI programs.
Adapt to changes in assignments and, when requested, adjust personal schedule to support patient care; take ownership of issues through resolution.
Offer solutions that support efficient and effective laboratory service delivery.
Maintain personal and work-area cleanliness and practice infection control to protect patients, coworkers, and self.
Maintain neat, legible, organized written documents with appropriate dates and initials.
Match patient identifying information on specimens with work documents without clerical or data-entry errors or omissions.
Use laboratory information computer system functions related to job duties and accession specimens using LIS or manual entry according to protocol as needed.
Perform phlebotomy activities when required by departmental policy and procedures.
Perform other duties after appropriate notification and training, and other related duties as assigned.
As a lead worker, assist in organizing and directing workflow, communicate regularly with subordinates and the supervisor, and provide initial non-technical resources for resolving routine problems.
Demonstrate practical decision-making, leadership traits including empathy, creativity, and fairness, and behaviors consistent with CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.