Pathology Lab Assistant I

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pathology Lab Assistant I to join their team. This full-time role involves performing essential laboratory support tasks, including managing specimens and assisting with clinical procedures. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and efficiency in the lab. Enjoy a fulfilling career while contributing to a community-focused organization that values your unique experiences and promotes professional growth. If you are passionate about laboratory work and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; phlebotomy training preferred.
• Practical knowledge in laboratory support procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform various laboratory support procedures in anatomical pathology.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and manage laboratory supplies.
• Coordinate and schedule autopsy procedures as needed.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Clerical Duties

Specimen Processing

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Training

Job description

Job Description - Pathology Lab Assistant I (25014839)

Job Number:

25014839

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

1. Benefits from Day One
2. Paid Days Off from Day One
3. Pet Insurance*

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days Mon-Fri 0730-1600

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Gordon

1. Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping
2. Named #4 on NICHE magazine’s “Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family”
3. Affordable land and homes
4. Outstanding quality of life
5. Access to excellent public and private K-12 education
6. Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga

The role you’ll contribute:

The Pathology Laboratory Assistant I performs various laboratory support procedures in assigned anatomical pathology areas. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

1. Performs duties in a timely manner, maintains supplies, and ensures cleanliness of the work area
2. Prepares, assigns, and delivers pathology slides from histology and cytology laboratories to pathologists
3. May coordinate and schedule autopsy procedures
4. May assist with clinical specimen collection and processing activities
5. Receives, identifies, accessions, processes, batches, and transports specimens in-house and to offsite locations for pathology services
6. Fulfills clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and document filing
7. Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee’s responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication
8. Maintains, cleans, and disinfects selected or assigned laboratory equipment
9. Performs materials management duties, such as maintaining supply inventories and transporting equipment/supplies
10. Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use, and disposal of personal protective equipment

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
2. Completion of phlebotomy training program preferred