Pathology Lab Assistant | Day Shift with Benefits & Growth

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL seeks a Laboratory Associate to support the histology and cytology workflow, handling and delivering pathology slides to pathologists and coordinating autopsy tasks as needed.

The role includes specimen collection, processing, clerical duties, and equipment maintenance, all while following safety and infection-control policies. Full-time daytime hours with comprehensive benefits are provided at AdventHealth.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory instrument management.
• Ability to interact in a team environment, promoting a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of 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 evaluate collected specimens for volume, collection containers, and related measures.
• Ability to accession specimens, evaluate samples for proper submission, and document issues.
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology (Preferred).
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assigns, and delivers pathology slides from histology and cytology laboratories to pathologists.
• Coordinates and schedules autopsy procedures as needed.
• 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.
• Fulfills clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and document filing.
• Completes repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment promptly and accurately, including documentation, with minimal backlog.
• Maintains, cleans, and disinfects laboratory equipment.
• Performs materials management duties, such as maintaining supply inventories and transporting equipment/supplies.
• Follows appropriate safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Demonstrates understanding and adherence to the Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies.
• Transports hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area, completing required training for proper handling and transport.
• Stays current on all written or electronic communication and accepts accountability for knowledge attainment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab instrument management

Team collaboration

Healthcare industry knowledge

Communication with patients and staff

Specimen handling and lab processes

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL seeks a Laboratory Associate to support the histology and cytology workflow, handling and delivering pathology slides to pathologists and coordinating autopsy tasks as needed.

The role includes specimen collection, processing, clerical duties, and equipment maintenance, all while following safety and infection-control policies. Full-time daytime hours with comprehensive benefits are provided at AdventHealth.