Histology Laboratory Assistant
PathGroup•Nashville, TN
About The Position
The Histology Laboratory Assistant is a Lab Assistant I who accurately performs various functions in the histology laboratory. The role supports surgical case processing, slide and block handling, lab cleaning and equipment maintenance, and compliance with laboratory safety, privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of previous job-related experience in a health care environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate surgical case paperwork and slides for delivery to pathologists.
- Manage SSR orders.
- Load and 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 slide labels.
- Perform laboratory cleaning and equipment maintenance.
- Exercise laboratory safety precautions and adhere to procedures stated in procedure manuals.
- Perform responsibilities in alignment with industry security best practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
- Know and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
