Histology Assistant

Trinity Health•Mason City, IA

13d

About The Position

The Histology Assistant supports the histology gross room and histology department with accessioning surgical specimens and biopsies, registering reference laboratory histology specimens, inventory control, and technical and clerical support. The role also assists with frozen sections and other histology support tasks, communicates professionally with colleagues and callers, and follows medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical terminology knowledge, or willingness to obtain it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant diploma; educational transcript is required for verification.
Six months of experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Accession surgical pathology specimens and biopsies in the Anatomic Pathology Information System, selecting the appropriate part type based on specimen descriptions and interpreting handwritten physician diagnoses.
Select and label the correct color and number of cassette for each specimen type, including the appropriate case number.
Enter additional billing charges when an extra part is included in the same container as another part type.
Unpack reference laboratory specimens and register them in the hospital registration system, accurately distinguishing billing scenarios for client and insurance types.
Link patient medical record numbers with pathology specimen accessions and past patient history in the pathology information system.
Compile night batches for histology.
Troubleshoot histology accessioning issues, including part types, encounter issues, and date or name discrepancies.
File histology and cytology slides.
Assist with inventory control and cost containment for supplies in histology, the gross room, and the morgue.
Operate computer equipment and software used for essential job functions and other laboratory-related requirements.
Assist the pathologist with frozen sections, including staining slides, and perform assigned histology support tasks.
Answer phone calls and transfer them to the appropriate laboratory section when indicated.
Communicate with colleagues and perform duties in accordance with MercyOne - North Iowa Medical Center Guiding Behaviors.
Support and follow medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures, and proactively identify workplace safety concerns.
Act professionally in keeping with the mission, philosophy, and values of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
Perform other responsibilities as requested by the Pathologist, Path Assistant, Regional Laboratory Manager, Histology Lead Tech, or Clinical Lab Director.