AP Lab Assistant - As Needed
About The Position
Under supervision of the Supervisor of Anatomic Pathology and direction from Pathologists and Cytotechnologist, the AP Lab Assistant receives and processes cytology and histology specimens for the diagnosis of cancer and other diseases. The role involves performing clerical and receiving functions to ensure timely, accurate, and reproducible reporting of results for these specimens. Key responsibilities include specimen accessioning and preparation, covering procedures such as fine needle aspirations, WANG procedure, ThinPrep, and body fluid specimens for direct smears, cytospin, staining, and/or cell block preparation. The assistant also aids the PA or Pathologist during grossing, monitors tissue decalcification, processes bone marrow specimens, records cassette numbers and special processing instructions, and loads the tissue processor. Additionally, the position performs rapid diagnosis procedures like frozen sectioning of tissue specimens, handles clerical tasks, maintains sanitation of preparation areas, and assists pathologists and cytotechnologists in producing high-quality slides. Routine histologic procedures, including cutting and staining patient samples, are also part of the role.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
- Possess knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Able to prioritize duties appropriately
- Able to communicate with other hospital/laboratory staff to resolve issues necessary to provide optimal patient care
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience in an anatomic pathology department
- Experience with a laboratory information system (EPIC experience highly preferred)
Responsibilities
- Receives and processes cytology and histology specimens for the diagnosis of cancer and other diseases
- Performs clerical and receiving functions associated with the timely, accurate, reproducible reporting of results for cytology and histology specimens
- Responsible for specimen accessioning and preparation including but not limited to fine needle aspirations, WANG procedure, ThinPrep, and body fluid specimens for direct smears, cytospin, staining, and/or cell block preparation
- Assists the PA or Pathologist at the time of grossing
- Monitors decalcification of tissues
- Processes bone marrow specimens
- Records cassette numbers and special processing instructions
- Loads the tissue processor
- Performs rapid diagnosis procedures including frozen sectioning of tissue specimens
- Performs clerical functions
- Sanitation of preparation areas
- Assists the pathologists and cytotechnologists with the production of high quality slides
- Performs routine histologic procedures including cutting and staining patient samples
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
