Cytology Lab Assistant

PathGroup•Brunswick, GA

About The Position

The Cytology Lab Assistant will perform a variety of tasks related to the preparation of cytology specimens for microscopic examination, routine maintenance of the equipment used for duties such as specimen preparation and filing of blocks, slides, and reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to both work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to follow directions.
Must be an organized, detail oriented team player
Desire to be part of a team effort

Nice To Haves

Previous experience within the medical field preferred
Laboratory experience preferred
Training in cytologic techniques is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Responsible for all routine daily laboratory tasks as communicated by management
Communicate efficiently and cordially with internal customers (cytology) and with external customers (other departments, pathologists, clients, etc.) via phone, email, in-person, etc.
Notify manager immediately of any outliers or equipment failures
Accession Specimens
Process and Concentrate Specimens
T-2000 ThinPrep Processing
Slide printing with Slide Mate Printer- operation, care, maintenance of Slide Mate
Slide staining and coverslipping
Assemble cases for screening
Document and prepare according to procedure LCA paps received and distribute with appropriate paperwork, i.e. QA sheets, requisitions, patient paperwork, etc., to pathologists
Document sending of slides to LCA, communicate with internal and external customers
Deliver SEPA screened slides to pathologists
Monitor and record temperatures daily at the start of shift. Make adjustments as necessary.
Responsible for inventory control and ordering of supplies
Prepare stock reagents as necessary (e.g., diultions of alcohol: 50%, 70%, 80%, 95%)
Waste removal and/or tracking, handling and disposal
Label, date, and store hazardous waste in flammable cabinet. Empy hazardous waste containers as directed by department manager.
Maintain clean work area
Clean and perform preventative maintenance on equipment
Maintain logs/records
Maintain safety standards and documentation of the Cytology lab according to guidelines and protocols.
Monthly equipment/cleaning/staining/manintenance records and charts maintained on a daily, weekly, monthly basis as appropriate. Records and charts are given to the manager monthly.
Perform procedures according to written policies and follow the prescribed quality control measures
Read, understand and follow all applicable SOPs
Attend and participate in department meetings, training, or developmental opportunities
Special projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned