Histology Laboratory 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 supports case documentation and slide handling, maintains laboratory supplies and equipment, and follows safety, procedural, privacy, and security 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 as needed.
• Answer the departmental phone.
• Follow laboratory safety precautions and procedures in procedure manuals.
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data in accordance with industry security practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Follow the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.

What This Job Offers

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