Lab Processing Technician - Histology - Evenings or Nights
About The Position
This position works in the Histology Laboratory under the direct supervision of Lead Histology Technologists and Clinical Laboratory Manager, and functional supervision from higher level laboratory staff. The role assists with various laboratory tasks including cover slipping of slides, organizing paperwork, packing/unpacking/sorting/transporting samples and slides, and performing general laboratory cleaning and maintenance. Responsibilities also include tissue cassette receipt, block and slide send-out, tracking using Beaker barcode scanning, customer service duties such as answering inquiries and entering manual orders, numerically pulling and/or filing paraffin blocks, assisting with daily maintenance and reagent changes on staining and processing equipment, and sorting slides for accurate delivery. Other duties as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- Assists with cover slipping of slides for viewing under microscopes
- Collates and organizes paperwork accompanying slides
- Packs, unpacks, sorts and transports samples and slides to assigned location
- Assists with basic and general lab functions
- Performs general cleaning and maintenance of laboratory including laboratory equipment and instruments
- Tissue cassette receipt, block and slide send-out
- Tracking using Beaker barcode scanning
- Performs customer service related duties such as answering telephone/email inquiries, entering manual orders, and problem resolution from department staff and pathologists
- Numerically pulls and/or files paraffin blocks
- Assists with daily maintenance and reagent changes on staining and processing equipment
- Sorts slides by case and ensures they are accurately delivered to scanning or to case pathologist
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
