Histology Lab Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Histology Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing under supervision of a histology technologist. This role performs specimen pick‑up, logging, filing, and preparation for referrals, while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and professional communication with staff and physicians in a busy laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Registration and clerical duties experience.
• Experience with specimen processing workflows is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information and follow privacy rules.

Responsibilities

• Pick-up specimens from OR, Decontamination, and Endo; monitor requisitions.
• Enter specimens into the Logbook and organize efficiently.
• Ensure all tools are available and clean; stock supplies.
• Ensure requests are in numerical order.
• Complete slide and block filing.
• Store and discard specimens properly.
• Prepare and log for afternoon pick up.
• Clean gross area and prep for next day.
• Answer phones and take accurate messages.
• Use Meditech to pull reports and results.
• Attend monthly Pathologist Department and Lab Staff meetings.
• Interact professionally with team members.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate medical information clearly to staff.
• Assist in communication to customers, floors, physicians as needed.
• Requires 2+ years in registration, clerical duties, and specimen processing duties.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Protect sensitive information per Privacy & Security rules.
• Adhere to company policies on security.
• Complete required trainings annually.
• Available to work during disasters.

Skills

Registration

Clerical duties

Specimen processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree preferred

Clinical laboratory experience 1-3 years preferred

Job description

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital 6500 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32605. Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Histology Laboratory Assistant / Histology Assistant

The Histology Laboratory Assistant / Histology Assistant performs specimen processing duties on assigned shifts under the supervision of a histology technologist and direction of the department supervisor or manager. Duties include, but are not limited to specimen pick-up, order entry, assisting with gross tissue handling, slide and block filing, sorting and discarding of specimens, preparation and tracking of samples for referral to external laboratories. Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

What you will do in this role:

• Pick-up specimens from Operating Room, Decontamination room, and Endo throughout the day and monitor pending requisitions.
• Enter specimens into the Logbook and properly organize
• Ensure all tools are available and clean
• Stock all supplies
• Ensure req’s are available and in numerical order
• Completes slide and block filing
• Demonstrates that all specimens are stored and discarded properly
• Prepares and logs for afternoon pick up
• Cleans the gross area and ensures equipment is set up for the following day
• Answer phones and take accurate messages
• Utilize Meditech to pull reports, look up information, or results
• Attend monthly Pathologist Department and Lab Staff meeting
• The ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment, promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service practices in all interactions.
• Effectively communicate with all personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information.
• May assist in communication to customers, floors, physicians regarding problem and/or pending specimens.
• Requires 2 + years' experience performing registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimen processing
• Follows safety policies and procedures
• Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program
• Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security
• Completes assigned courses and training on an annual basis
• Available to work during disasters

What Qualifications you will need:

Education & Experience

• Less than High School Diploma/GED required
• Vocational/Technical Degree preferred
• Less than 1 year of experience required
• 1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

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