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Pathology Lab Assistant

AdventHealth

Orlando, FLFull-time$16.3–26.08/hrPosted 6 days agoStill listed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.3–26.08/hr
Location
Orlando, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Pathology Lab Assistant supports clinical specimen collection, processing, accessioning, and transport for pathology services. The role also handles clerical tasks, laboratory supplies, slide delivery, and autopsy scheduling, while maintaining safe work practices and assisting with special projects and staff education. The position is based at AdventHealth South Orlando and follows a Monday–Friday overnight schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical TerminologyLaboratory Instrument ManagementTeam CollaborationHealthcare PracticesCommunicationSpecimen FixativesContainer TypesPathology Laboratory TestsOrdering ProcessesPathology Specimen ProcessingHospital Information SystemsLaboratory Information SystemsSpecimen AccessioningSample EvaluationInventory TrackingConversational EnglishBasic Computer SkillsMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent0+ Years Relevant Healthcare Experience6+ Months Relevant Healthcare ExperienceMedical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP)0+ Years AdventHealth Laboratory Experience6+ Months AdventHealth Laboratory Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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.

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

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 601 E Rollins St City: Orlando State: Florida Postal Code: 32803 Job Description:

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. Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff. Transports hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area, completing required training for proper handling and transport. Orders, receives, processes, and labels pathology laboratory specimens. Cleans and disinfects the work area and equipment. Manages supply inventories and ensures availability for use. Prepares, assigns, and delivers pathology slides to pathologists. Coordinates and schedules autopsy procedures as needed. Other duties as assigned.Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00pm-4:30am

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 and speak conversational English [Required]

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]

Education:

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

0+ years AdventHealth Laboratory experience [Preferred]

0+ years relevant healthcare experience [Required]

Additional Information:

6+ months AdventHealth Laboratory experience [Preferred]

6+ months relevant healthcare experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$16.30 - $26.08 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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

How this job compares

Set against the 727 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16.3–26.08/hr
  • Florida median$16–26/hr39 hourly ranges
  • US median$19–26/hr358 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21.19/hr, is close to the Florida median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Assistant hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 84 open Laboratory Assistant jobs in Florida and 727 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Laboratory Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 241 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 464 of the 727 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (64%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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