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 handling surgical case paperwork, slides, and blocks; maintaining lab supplies and equipment; and following laboratory safety procedures, regulatory guidelines, and company policies. The position also requires protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of previous job-related experience in a healthcare 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.
• Follow laboratory safety precautions and procedures stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform job responsibilities in alignment with industry security best practices and regulatory guidelines to protect protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.

What This Job Offers

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