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UF Health · 1 month ago

Lab Prep Tech- FullTime

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UF Health is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients. The Lab Prep Tech will prepare various specimens for processing and analysis, ensuring positive patient identification and maintaining the integrity of samples throughout the preparation process.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems

Qualification

Data EntrySpecimen ProcessingLaboratory KnowledgeCommunicationStress ManagementDecision-MakingDetail OrientedOrganizational Skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years Data entry or Lab experience

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

Must be able to resolve stressful situations in a professional manner

Preferred

Specific course work in phlebotomy, medical terminology and data entry

Specimen processing and test preparation in microbiology, histology or cytology

Company

UF Health

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University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.

Founded in 1958

Gainesville, Florida, USA

10001+ employees