Laboratory Assistant I

About the role

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, accesses, processes, batches, and transports specimens in-house and to offsite locations for pathology services. Completes 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. Demonstrates understanding and adherence to the Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Transports hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area, completing required training for proper handling and transport.

Responsibilities

• Processes pathology specimens with appropriate use of hospital and laboratory information systems
• Evaluates collected specimens for volume, collection containers, and related measures
• Accessions specimens, evaluates samples for proper submission, and documents issues
• Tracks and restocks inventory, as appropriate
• Interacts in a team environment, promoting a collaborative environment
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Manages laboratory instrument management
• Reads, writes, and speaks conversational English
• Uses basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Understands medical terminology
• Has completed a phlebotomy training program

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equiv
• 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
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program

Qualifications

• Six Months in AdventHealth Lab

Skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory instrument management
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Knowledge of specimen fixatives and container types
• 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
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP)
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)

Benefits

Much of the information regarding benefits is not specified in the job description. Please refer to the company's website or human resources department for details.

Pay

$16.14 - $25.83 per hour

Schedule

Part time, 3 days/week

Location

AdventHealth Orlando and Altamonte Springs Campus