Pathology Laboratory Assistant

Joining UChicago Medicine 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. UChicago Medicine 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: 40 hours; Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

• Coordinates and schedules autopsy procedures. 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.
• Performs clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and document filing.
• Maintains knowledge of safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise in pathology-related duties and workflows.
• Assists laboratory management with special projects and teaching new staff and students.
• Transports hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area, completing required training for proper handling and transport.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, troubleshooting and supports education to clinical staff.
• Orders, receives, processes, and labels pathology laboratory specimens.
• Prepares, assigns, and delivers pathology slides to pathologists.
• Cleans and disinfects the work area and equipment.
• Manages supply inventories and ensures availability for use.

• Knowledge of medical terminology [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory instrument management [Required]
• Ability to interact in a team environment, promoting a collaborative environment [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of specimen fixatives and container types [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of pathology laboratory tests and ordering processes [Required]
• Ability to process pathology specimens with appropriate use of hospital and laboratory information systems [Required]
• Ability to accession specimens, evaluate samples for proper submission, and document issues [Required]
• Ability to track and restock inventory, as appropriate [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
  

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• 1+ experience in advent health lab [Preferred]
• 1+ relevant healthcare experience [Required]

• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.