Pathology Laboratory Assistant (Day Shift) - Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pathology Laboratory Assistant prepares the autopsy room for procedures and assists with autopsies to facilitate the work of pathologists and residents. The position also supports pathology laboratory operations by receiving and accessioning specimens, managing and retrieving specimens, tissue blocks, and slides, and maintaining laboratory instruments and work areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, Florida.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Two years of laboratory experience or patient care experience. Current students pursuing a higher educational degree or certification in a science field, such as nursing, medical technology, pre-med, or a related clinical field, may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
No licensure or certification required.

Responsibilities

Prepare the autopsy room for procedures and assist with autopsy procedures.
Receive and accession pathology specimens using the HIS and LIS.
Inventory, file, and dispose of pathology specimens.
Organize and load tissue specimens on tissue processors.
Triage frozen sections to expedite processing.
File slides and blocks.
Retrieve tissue specimens, tissue blocks, or slides at the request of pathologists, residents, or supervisors for further study.
Perform and document solution changes on tissue processors and stainers, and maintain instruments and work areas in clean, functional condition.
Report environmental or mechanical issues to Engineering or Biomed via work order.
As assigned, perform filing and requisition or report tasks; prepare cytology specimens; retrieve and fax reports to doctors’ offices; and locate and prepare blocks and slides for external review or additional procedures.