Pathology Laboratory Assistant - ORMC Lab Anatomical Path

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Pathology Laboratory Assistant to support the Anatomical Pathology team at ORMC. This role involves preparing the autopsy room, handling specimens, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, comfortable in a pathology environment, and eager to learn in healthcare. No licensure required; high school diploma or equivalent suffices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No Previous Experience Required.
• No licensure or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the autopsy room and assist with autopsy procedures.
• Receive and accession pathology specimens using HIS and LIS.
• Organize, inventory, file, and dispose of pathology specimens.
• Load tissue specimens onto tissue processors.
• Assist with frozen section processing.
• File and retrieve slides, tissue blocks, and specimens.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and clean, organized work areas.
• Prepare specimens, blocks, and slides for additional testing or outside review.
• Follow laboratory safety, infection control, confidentiality, and quality standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No Previous Experience

No licensure or certification required

Job description

Position Summary

Pathology Laboratory Assistant ORMC Lab Anatomical Pathology Join Orlando Health and begin or continue your career in laboratory services! We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Pathology Laboratory Assistant to support the Anatomical Pathology team at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC).

What You’ll Do

• Prepare the autopsy room and assist with autopsy procedures.
• Receive and accession pathology specimens using HIS and LIS.
• Organize, inventory, file, and dispose of pathology specimens.
• Load tissue specimens onto tissue processors.
• Assist with frozen section processing.
• File and retrieve slides, tissue blocks, and specimens.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and clean, organized work areas.
• Prepare specimens, blocks, and slides for additional testing or outside review.
• Follow laboratory safety, infection control, confidentiality, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• No Previous Experience Required
• No licensure or certification required

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a pathology and autopsy environment, and ready to learn in a fast-paced healthcare setting.