Pathology Lab Assistant I — Patient-Focused, Growth-Driven

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403-B Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Support Professional to handle pathology slides, specimen transport, and autopsy coordination within the Pathology Services team.

Role involves clerical duties, equipment maintenance, safety enforcement, and inventory management. High school diploma required; phlebotomy training preferred; fluency in English essential. PRN day shift with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months in AdventHealth Lab preferred.
• Phlebotomy training or certification preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.

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.
• Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and document filing.
• Completes repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment with documentation.
• Maintains, cleans, and disinfects laboratory equipment.
• Manages materials and inventories; transports equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to safety policies including PPE use and chemical handling.

Skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Lab instrument knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (Preferred)

MLA-ASCP Certification (Preferred)

Tools

LIS software

Job description

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Support Professional to handle pathology slides, specimen transport, and autopsy coordination within the Pathology Services team.

Role involves clerical duties, equipment maintenance, safety enforcement, and inventory management. High school diploma required; phlebotomy training preferred; fluency in English essential. PRN day shift with comprehensive benefits.