Histology Lab Assistant

PathGroup • Coppell, TX

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About The Position

The Histology Lab Assistant performs daily laboratory and clerical duties in the histology lab under the direction of the Histology Supervisor. The role includes coordinating surgical case paperwork and slides for pathologists, managing orders, handling and filing slides and blocks, maintaining supplies and equipment, and following laboratory safety, confidentiality, security, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of previous job-related experience in a health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical case paperwork and slides for delivery to pathologists.
• Manage SSR orders.
• Remove slides from stainers.
• Retrieve needed slides and blocks from files.
• Package slides and blocks for return to outside facilities.
• File blocks and slides.
• Print needed slide labels.
• Perform laboratory cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and restock supplies as needed.
• Answer the departmental phone.
• Exercise laboratory safety precautions and follow procedures stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform job responsibilities in alignment with industry security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED