Pathology Lab Assistant

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathology Lab Assistant prepares, assigns, and delivers pathology slides from histology and cytology laboratories to pathologists; coordinates and schedules autopsy procedures as needed; and assists with clinical specimen collection and processing. The role receives, identifies, accessions, processes, batches, and transports specimens for pathology services, both in-house and to offsite locations. The position also performs clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and filing; completes and documents equipment repairs and preventive maintenance; maintains, cleans, and disinfects laboratory equipment; and manages supplies and equipment. The assistant follows laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, and infection-control policies, including appropriate PPE use, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. The role transports hazardous waste to designated secure storage and completes required training for its proper handling and transport. The assistant stays current with written and electronic communications, takes accountability for learning required information, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, day-shift position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., located at 2855 North Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32804. The listed pay range is $16.30–$26.08.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory instrument management.
Ability to interact in a team environment and promote collaboration.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry.
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their families, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
Up-to-date knowledge of specimen fixatives and container types.
Up-to-date knowledge of pathology laboratory tests and ordering processes.
Ability to process pathology specimens using hospital and laboratory information systems appropriately.
Ability to evaluate collected specimens for volume, collection containers, and related measures.
Ability to accession specimens, assess samples for proper submission, and document issues.
Ability to track and restock inventory as appropriate.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Completion of a phlebotomy training program.
Six months of experience in an AdventHealth laboratory.
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) certification.
Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare, assign, and deliver pathology slides from histology and cytology laboratories to pathologists.
Coordinate and schedule autopsy procedures as needed.
Assist with clinical specimen collection and processing activities.
Receive, identify, accession, process, batch, and transport specimens in-house and to offsite locations for pathology services.
Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and document filing.
Complete and document equipment repairs and preventive maintenance promptly and accurately, with minimal backlog.
Maintain, clean, and disinfect laboratory equipment.
Maintain supply inventories and transport equipment and supplies.
Follow safety policies, including PPE use, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
Adhere to the Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.
Transport hazardous waste from its point of generation to a designated secure storage area and complete required training for proper handling and transport.
Stay current on written and electronic communications and accept accountability for knowledge attainment.
Perform other duties as assigned.