Laboratory Prep Technician | Lab Pathology | Full-time | Days

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• As part of the University of Florida, it is a hub for research and advanced medical training
• It provides extensive specialized services, including cardiovascular services, and emergency care
• Excellent opportunity for growth

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In this role the Laboratory Prep Technician will perform the following duties:

• Contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by preparing and/or processing a variety of specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain positive patient identification throughout the specimen preparation and processing workflow.
• Retrieve and verify patient specimens to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Track and manage specimens received without a requisition.
• Accession wet tissue specimens, outside/consultation materials, and cytology specimens.
• Compile work logs and print pathology slides.
• Perform slide cover slipping and related slide preparation activities.
• Distribute pathology cases to the appropriate personnel.
• File, retrieve, and maintain pathology blocks and slides.
• Perform routine maintenance of tissue processors and other laboratory equipment.
• Handle chemical hazardous waste removal in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Distill laboratory chemicals as required.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure proper record retention.
• Clean and maintain laboratory work areas to ensure a safe and organized environment.
• Dispose of stored patient tissues according to established policies and procedures.
• Process and coordinate stain requests.
• Answer telephone inquiries and provide professional customer service.
• Utilize and maintain knowledge of the Pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Perform all duties with accuracy, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness in handling patient information.
• Communicate effectively and interact professionally with patients, providers, and coworkers, including in stressful situations.
• Safely handle chemicals, reagents, and hazardous waste materials while following all applicable safety protocols.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED with specific course work in vocational training

Preferred: Specific course work in phlebotomy, medical terminology and data entry

Necessary Skills

• Data Entry
• Good communication skills with internal and external laboratory customers and associates through verbal and electronic communication
• Knowledge of laboratory departments, specimen types, equipment and processing
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work flow. Requires good decision-making skills
• Must be detailed oriented. 6. Must be able to resolve stressful situations in a professional manner

Experience

Required: 1-2 years Data entry or Lab experience

Preferred: Specimen processing and test preparation in microbiology, histology or cytology

Required Licensure/Certifications

N/A