Pathology Lab Assistant, Laboratory - Histology & Cytol, FT, 6A-2:30P

Baptist Health South Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health South Florida is hiring a Cytology and Histology Specimen Technician in Miami. This role involves preparing and processing specimens for analysis while providing support to Pathologists. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least six months of relevant medical laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months medical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing specimens including accessioning and processing.
• Entering all specimens into the Anatomical Pathology computer system.
• Assisting Pathologists and Cytotechnologists with specimen handling.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Medical Laboratory Techniques

Specimen Handling

Education

High School diploma, GED, Certificate, Training

Job description

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. We are renowned for centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, sports medicine, and neurosciences. Supported by philanthropy and driven by our faith-based mission of medical excellence, we have been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For for 25 years. In the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.

Our People and Culture

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we foster personal connections beyond the workplace, forming meaningful relationships with patients and their families. Many of our team members have experienced being patients themselves, which fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a role in making a positive impact—because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Job Description

We are seeking a Cytology and Histology Specimen Technician responsible for preparing specimens, including accessioning, processing, and entering all specimens into the Anatomical Pathology computer system. The role involves assisting Pathologists and Cytotechnologists daily with specimen handling.

Estimated pay range: $15.57 - $20.24 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, Certificate, Training, or Experience

Additional Qualifications

• At least 6 months of previous medical laboratory experience; prior Cytology/Histology experience preferred.

Minimum Required Experience

Not specified beyond the above.

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