Histology Assistant

FroedtertSouth•Pleasant Prairie, WI

14h

About The Position

A Histology Assistant performs specimen accessioning, files slides and tissue blocks, answers phone calls, prepares specimens to be sent to reference laboratories, accesses PAPs for send-out, performs weekly instrument maintenance, handles emailing/phoning concerning order issues, manages recycling and discarding of specimens, and cleans glassware, dishes, and instruments. The role involves recording status and collection dates/times in the Laboratory Information System, maintaining the assigned work area with disinfections and stocking supplies, and verifying specimens using at least two patient identifiers (name, DOB, MR#). Responsibilities also include adhering to recycling procedures, managing send-out procedures for multiple reference laboratories, accessioning PAPs for send-out, maintaining specimen integrity through aseptic technique and following department procedures, observing isolation procedures, and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by complying with legal regulations and standards. The assistant resolves unusual test orders by contacting physicians, pathologists, nurses, or other histology personnel, referring unresolved orders back to the originator, and notifying the coordinator or manager of unresolved orders. The role serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC and CAP standards. Additional duties include assisting with histology clerical work, answering phones, registering patients when appropriate, receiving specimens, performing pre-analytical preparation for samples including send-outs, and performing pending log resolution. The position also involves maintenance of histology instruments and cleaning of glassware, dishes, and instruments, working under the supervision of a Histologist.

Requirements

Entry Level
High School or Equivalent (GED)
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and comprehend the English language.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen accessioning.
File slides and tissue blocks.
Answer phone calls.
Prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratories.
Accession PAP’s to send out.
Perform weekly instrument maintenance.
Handle emailing/phoning concerning order issues.
Manage recycling and discarding of specimens.
Clean glassware/dishes/instruments.
Record status and collection date and time in the Laboratory Information System.
Maintain the assigned work area, including disinfections and stocking supplies.
Verify specimens using two or more patient identifiers (name, DOB, MR#).
Follow recycling procedures.
Manage send-out procedures for multiple reference laboratories.
Maintain specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Resolve unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nurse, or other histology personnel; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying coordinator or manager of unresolved orders.
Serve and protect the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC and CAP standards.
Assist with histology clerical work.
Register patients when appropriate.
Receive specimens and perform pre-analytical preparation for samples including send-outs.
Perform pending log resolution.
Maintain histology instruments.
Perform glassware/dishes/instrument cleaning procedures.