Histology Laboratory Assistant (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

19h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting the histotechnologists in processing the slides for the pathologists. Registers surgical specimens in the LIS system. Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, reagents and documents on the applicable logs.

Requirements

Minimum of six (6) months laboratory experience
Computer experience

Nice To Haves

Associates degree

Responsibilities

Verifies patient identification on specimens and requisitions, notifies the manager or designee of any discrepancies.
Registers surgical specimens in the LIS system and provides positive patient identification throughout processing.
Obtains necessary information if missing.
Organizes and files slides, blocks and paperwork in numerical order.
Prepares, stains, cover slips and labels specimens.
Performs preventive maintenance of equipment and reagents then documents on the applicable logs.
Monitors temperatures of equipment
Maintains and runs recycler.
Monitors departmental reagent inventories.
Notifies appropriate person when supplies reach reorder level.
Enters incoming cases received from reference labs or consultations.
Prepares cases for send out to reference labs.
Works with Leadership and lab employees to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
Promotes and supports positive team environment in the department.
Participates in scheduled department meetings
Complies with established procedures and company policy.