Pathology Lab Assistant I

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Pet Insurance*

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days Mon- Fri 0730-1600

Location: 1035 Red Bud Road, Calhoun, GA 30701

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Gordon

• Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping

• Named #4 on NICHE magazine’s “Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family”

• Affordable land and homes

• Outstanding qualify of life

• Strong cultural community

• Access to excellent public and private K-12 education

• Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga

The role you’ll contribute:

The Pathology Laboratory Assistant I performs various laboratory support procedures in assigned anatomical pathology areas. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs duties in a timely manner, maintains supplies, and ensures cleanliness of the work area

• Prepares, assigns and delivers pathology slides from histology and cytology laboratories to pathologists

• May coordinate and schedule autopsy procedures

• May 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

• Fulfills clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and document filing

• Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee’s responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication

• Maintaining, cleaning, and disinfection of selected or assigned laboratory equipment

• Performs materials management duties, such as maintaining supply inventories and transporting equipment/supplies

• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Completion of phlebotomy training program preferred

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Laboratory

Organization: AdventHealth Gordon

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25014839

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.