Pathology Lab Assistant - Evening/Weekend Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a pathology laboratory support professional. Schedule is PRN with evenings and weekend coverage, including 6pm-10pm weekdays or weekend days.

You will prepare, accession, and deliver pathology slides, coordinate autopsies, assist with specimen collection, and handle clerical duties, safety compliance, and specimen transport. Teamwork, patient communication, and adherence to lab procedures are essential, with opportunities for career development in a

Qualifications

• 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 evaluate collected specimens for volume, collection containers, and related measures.
• Ability to accession specimens, evaluate samples for proper submission, and document issues.
• Ability to track and restock inventory, as appropriate.
• 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

• Prepare, assign, and deliver pathology slides from histology and cytology laboratories to pathologists.
• Coordinate and schedule autopsy procedures as needed.
• Assist 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.
• Performs 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.
• 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

Instrument management

Team collaboration

Healthcare knowledge

Communication

Specimen fixation

Lab tests knowledge

Laboratory systems

Accessioning

Inventory control

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology (Pref)

Phlebotomy training (Pref)

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a pathology laboratory support professional. Schedule is PRN with evenings and weekend coverage, including 6pm-10pm weekdays or weekend days.

You will prepare, accession, and deliver pathology slides, coordinate autopsies, assist with specimen collection, and handle clerical duties, safety compliance, and specimen transport. Teamwork, patient communication, and adherence to lab procedures are essential, with opportunities for career development in a