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OPS - Laboratory Assistant

Work type: Temp Full-Time

Categories: Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 29081100 - MD-PATH - UF PATH LABS

Classification Title:

OPS - Laboratory Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Cytology Processing

Perform cytology processing for a wide range of specimens, ensuring accurate labeling, timely receipt, and

proper storage. Proficiently operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, Thin Prep processor, and

slide stainers. Perform Non-Gyn Pap and Non-Gyn H&E slide staining and cover slipping. Provide quality

control efforts, performing routine checks for specimen sample quality, staining consistency, and promptly

reporting any discrepancies to the lab supervisor. Handle specimen related problems and provide

troubleshooting abilities to resolve issues with documentation, labeling or errors in EPIC. Perform inventory

management for cytology processing supplies. Use medical terminology knowledge when providing gross

descriptions in EPIC of skin specimens and body fluids submitted for cytology processing.

Slide and Block management

Receive, track and return AP materials between 3rd Street Lab, Leesburg Hospital, The Villages Hospital,

Gainesville and other laboratories. Create packing lists. Check if cases have been signed out and monitor

pending cases. File and retrieve slides and blocks as needed. File associated paperwork.

Accessioning, Report Editing, and Send Outs

Assist in the accessioning of specimens through acceptance, documentation, and registration as specimens

enter the laboratory. Perform editing and proofreading of pathology reports ensuring patient confidentiality and

complying with healthcare privacy regulations. Assist with send outs requests and addendums as needed.

Prepping of materials

Under guidance of the pathologists and histotechnologists, prepare materials and assist with tasks within the

laboratory. Perform inventory management, put away supplies as needed, pull supplies and prepare for

transportation via courier/ distribution to clients.

Manage phone calls

Answers incoming phone calls in a pleasant, professional manner. Communicates with pathologists and other

clinical staff for information on cases and other related matters. Work closely and amicably with laboratory

and clerical personnel in resolving status problems and maintaining appropriate documentation of all client

service encounters. Must understand the laboratory workflow and how to access the information systems for

the purpose of researching, troubleshooting and following up on specimen related problems. The Lab

Assistant must keep updated on testing procedures and specimen requirements.

Expected Salary:

Starting salary is between $16.25 - $17.68 per hour

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred:

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Good verbal and writing skills.

Computer experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This requisition has been re-posted. Previous applicants remain under consideration.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 08 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time