Pathology Lab Assistant — Day Shift & Benefits

AdventHealth; Town of La Grange (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Illinois is seeking a Laboratory Associate to coordinate and schedule autopsy procedures, assist with clinical specimen collection, processing for pathology services, and handling of cassettes and slides. You will perform clerical duties, ensure safety policies, and support staff in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with laboratory systems, and strong communication with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory instrument management.
• Ability to interact in a team environment, promoting a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, 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 with appropriate use of hospital and laboratory information systems.
• Ability to accession specimens, evaluate samples for proper submission, and document issues.
• Ability to track and restock inventory.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules autopsy procedures.
• Assists with clinical specimen collection and processing activities.
• Receives, identifies, accessions, processes, batches, and transports specimens in-house and to offsite locations for pathology services.
• Performs clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and document filing.
• Maintains knowledge of safety policies, including PPE usage, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Assists laboratory management with special projects and teaching new staff and students.

Job description

AdventHealth in Illinois is seeking a Laboratory Associate to coordinate and schedule autopsy procedures, assist with clinical specimen collection, processing for pathology services, and handling of cassettes and slides. You will perform clerical duties, ensure safety policies, and support staff in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with laboratory systems, and strong communication with patients, families, and hospital staff.