Lab Assistant-Pathology I - Histology

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

20h•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Histology is seeking a full-time Lab Assistant-Pathology I at the Fields clinic from Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (variable), with no night or weekend requirements. This position may require the ability to travel to other clinics, as needed, to support the department. Assisting the Pathologist, Pathologist assistant and Cytotechnologist in the everyday functioning of a pathology lab. Duties include working in three electronic EMRs, data collection, generating patient related information and correlating that with specimens, slides, and histology blocks. Specimen preparation, staining of slides, filing, and mailing of consultation cases.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one year pathology lab or medical laboratory experience
Must meet and maintain scheduled attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead in the administrative portion of pathology specimens (Epic,SoftLab,SoftPath) initiating the receipt of orders and specimens.
Assist in the preparation of biological specimens to advance them toward the analytical phase.
Process tissue samples which includes running a tissue processor, embedding, and staining (H&E and IHC stains).
Assist in the preparation and staining of GYN and non-gynecological specimens utilizing automation as well as manual processes.
Sort slides and blocks when received from the reference labs and assign them appropriately to the pathologists and cytotechnologist.
File pathology slides and blocks are appropriate for future retrieval.
Obtain slides and all necessary paperwork prepare to ship it to reference labs for second opinion when designated by a pathologist.
Document temperatures, stain, disinfecting logs, etc. legibly daily.
Maintain inventory to allow uninterrupted lab service by ordering supplies, stocking in appropriate location, dating inventory appropriately, etc.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste following MSDS and standard operating procedures.
Properly handle spill cleanup following MSDS and standard operating procedures.
Support and remain involved in continuous quality improvement efforts designed to enhance patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the utilization of Christie Clinic's human, capital, and physical resources.
Complete specific job competencies for continued employment.
Maintain and order inventory for cytology and pathology.
Send out material for Pathology second opinions or external block requests.
Retrieve reports from Reference lab for send out Pathology and sent to scanning for upload.
Receive in tumor board cases or external consult cases for the Pathologists.
Help collect and track Pathology statistics.
Perform basic secretarial/clerical duties, answering phones, taking messages, providing departmental information to appropriate sources.
Triaging phone calls, etc.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform related work as required.
Mileage will be reimbursed after employee submits to supervisor.