Histology Aide (Day Shift)

Antech Diagnostics•Fountain Valley, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, identification verification, processing and preparing of Histology samples. This role requires diligence in checking and communicating with Pathologists and Lab Coordinators, monitoring specific files, reconciling exception lists, and locating missing slides for scanning. The aide will scan all slides into scanners, provide edits per protocol, and run and maintain staining and cover-slipping instruments. Accurate scanning of slides and blocks returned from pathologists is crucial, as is processing other add-on requests and biopsy submissions. The role involves organizing test request forms with samples, sorting urgent and manifest samples, drying leaked TRFs, and receiving and organizing biopsy samples. Scanning of TRFs and monitoring output for errors are also key responsibilities. The aide will pull and reconcile assigned pending lists, maintain awareness of quality control and calibration, and crosstrain to develop knowledge of multiple specialties. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining a clean work area, restocking supplies, and participating in lab efficiency improvements are expected. The role also involves consulting with senior peers on non-complex tasks and performing other assigned duties. Antech emphasizes a collaborative obligation to ethical conduct and accountability to organizational values and standards, with all associates responsible for asking questions, seeking guidance, and reporting concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments
General science background with Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Histology procedures and equipment
Attention to detail and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication skills and ability to exchange accurate information
Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions
Positive, can-do attitude
Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

2- or 4-year degree in science-related field preferred
Prior lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

Check/communicate with Pathologists and Lab Coordinators regarding any questions and concerns
Monitor the orphaned slide file daily
Reconcile “exception lists” and find missing slides for scanning
Scan all slides into scanners and provide edits per protocol
Run and maintain the staining and cover-slipping instruments
Accurately scan all slides and blocks returned from pathologists at benchmark; Clinical and Anatomic
Process other add-on requests in a timely manner including all Antrim changes to original accession number
Processing biopsy submissions under fume hood
Organizing TRF (test request forms) with samples on grossing trays
Sorting urgent and manifest samples
Drying leaked TRF’s per SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and performing container transfers
Receiving biopsy samples from other labs and organizing as outlined above
Scanning of TRF’s using the scanner; monitoring output to make sure there are no errors in getting these to Transcription
Pull and reconcile assigned pending lists
Awareness of quality control and calibration
Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab
Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures
Maintains clean and organized work area
Restocks supplies as needed
Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation
Consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience
Performs other duties as assigned