Do you love to care for patients in a warm and welcoming environment? Gastro Health is currently looking for a detail-oriented Lab Assistant to join our team!
Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours – and we enjoy paid holidays plus paid time off.
Here are some of the duties you will be responsible for:
Accessions patient specimens. Enters patient demographics, clinical history, specimen biopsy information into the laboratory information system; prints and attaches to the original requisition in preparation of case for the Pathologist. Be able to assist putting together cases for distribution to Pathology. Prints out slides and cassettes for patient specimens. Work with practices to resolve any discrepancies. Answers phones and respond to inquiries and requests from practices. Files slides, blocks, requisitions, pathology reports, business document, etc. Assist with unpacking supplies – placing them in the proper storage location and dating the appropriate items Other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements Required for High Complexity Testing
1. An earned associate degree OR bachelor's in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
2. Education/training equivalent to the above that includes the following:
• 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 hours of medical laboratory technology courses, Or 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination, AND
• Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing. 3. Must be a Registered Histology Technician (ASCP) or be eligible for such registration or have a high school education and a minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one year's training under the direction of a registered Histology Technologist. Gastro Health is the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty group in the country. We are over 300 physicians strong with over 100 locations throughout the nation, including Florida, Alabama, Ohio, Maryland, Washington, Virginia, and Massachusetts. We employ the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. Gastro Health is always looking for talented individuals who share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees, which includes: Cigna healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, profit-sharing, short & long-term disability, HSA, FSA, and PTO plus paid holidays.
Plus: This position offers a great work/life balance! We are growing rapidly and support internal advancement We offer competitive compensation Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees: 401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3% Discretionary Profit-Sharing Contributions of up to 4% Health insurance Employer Contributions to HSA's and HRA's Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life insurance Voluntary Disability insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Identity Theft Insurance Legal Insurance Pet insurance Paid time off Discounts at local fitness clubs Discounts at AT&T Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more. Interested in learning more? Click here ( to learn more about the location. Gastro Health, LLC is the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty group in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees. Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!
