Autopsy & Pathology Lab Assistant | Day Shift

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Pathology Laboratory Assistant to prepare the autopsy room for procedures and assist with autopsy procedures to support pathologists and residents. Schedule is Monday–Friday, dayshift, at Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Lakeland, FL.

The role involves handling pathology specimens, processing, filing, and coordinating with the pathologist team while maintaining a clean, organized lab environment. Training and benefits are provided as part of a growing health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of laboratory or patient care experience required.
• Current student pursuing science degree may substitute up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives and accessionst pathology specimens using the HIS and LIS.
• Inventories, files and disposes of pathology specimens.
• Organizes and loads tissue specimens on tissue processors.
• Triages frozen sections in a manner which will expedite their processing.
• Slide and block filing.
• Retrieves tissue specimens, tissue blocks or slides as requested by the pathologists, residents or supervisors for further study.
• Performs and documents solution changes on tissue processors and stainers, maintain all instruments and work areas in a clean functional condition.
• Reports any environmental or mechanical issues to Engineering or Biomed via work order.
• Other functions which may be assigned include: filing, requisitions, reports, prepare cytology specimens, retrieval and faxing reports to doctor offices, locating and preparing blocks and slides for send out to outside organizations for review or additional procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Orlando Health is seeking a Pathology Laboratory Assistant to prepare the autopsy room for procedures and assist with autopsy procedures to support pathologists and residents. Schedule is Monday–Friday, dayshift, at Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Lakeland, FL.

The role involves handling pathology specimens, processing, filing, and coordinating with the pathologist team while maintaining a clean, organized lab environment. Training and benefits are provided as part of a growing health system.