Job detail

Lab Prep Technician | Cytology | Full-time | Days

UF Health

#Phlebotomy #Medical Terminology #Hazardous Waste #Specimen Processing #Microbiology #Pathology #Accessioning #Histology #Laboratory Information Systems

Quick overview

The role involves preparing and processing various patient specimens for analysis while ensuring accurate patient identification. Responsibilities include accessioning tissue and cytology specimens, maintaining laboratory equipment, and managing records and hazardous waste.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or GED is required, with vocational training or coursework in phlebotomy and medical terminology preferred. Candidates need 1-2 years of data entry or laboratory experience.

high schoolprofessional certificateCommunication SkillsDetail OrientedEquipment MaintenanceData EntryHazardous Waste HandlingTask PrioritizationDecision MakingConflict ResolutionSpecimen AccessioningLaboratory Processing

Job description

Overview

The individual will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by preparing for processing or processing various specimens for analysis while maintaining positive patient identification throughout the preparation process.
Responsibilities include retrieval and verification of patient specimens; tracking of specimens without a requisition; accessioning wet tissue specimens, outside/consultation material, and cytology specimens; compiling work logs and printing slides; slide cover slipping; pathology case distribution; block and slide filing and retrieval; processor and other equipment maintenance; chemical hazardous waste removal; distillation of laboratory chemicals; record retention; cleaning and upkeep of work areas; disposal of stored patient tissues; ordering stain requests; answering phones; and knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems.
Performs duties and communicates in an accurate, professional and ethical manner.
Must demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness as well as an ability to utilize proper techniques to deal effectively with people in stressful situations.
May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.

Responsibilities

Schedule FTE

1.0
Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm
Days: Monday-Friday

Qualifications

Required Education

High
School
Diploma or
GED
Specific course work:
Vocational training
Preferred
Education: Specific course work in phlebotomy, medical terminology and data entry
Necessary
Skills: 1. Data Entry. 2. Good communication skills with internal and external laboratory customers and associates through verbal and electronic communication. 3. Knowledge of laboratory departments, specimen types, equipment and processing. 4. Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work flow. Requires good decision-making skills. 5. Must be detailed oriented. 6. Must be able to resolve stressful situations in a professional manner.
Required
Experience: 1-2 years
Data entry or
Lab experience
Preferred
Experience: Specimen processing and test preparation in microbiology, histology or cytology
Required
Licensure/Certifications: N/A