Lab Support Technician II- Histology- PRN
About The Position
The Lab Support Technician II works in the Anatomical Pathology Histology Lab and is responsible for receiving immunohistochemistry orders, retrieving corresponding materials, and delivering slides accurately and promptly to multiple locations. The position helps maintain quality control on laboratory equipment, manages supplies, keeps the laboratory clean, and may accession patient specimens. The technician assists Histotechnologists and Histotechnologists/Histotechnicians in daily work and may cross-train in adjacent Anatomical Pathology laboratories. This is a PRN position for up to 8 hours per week. The work is performed inside a medical facility. The listed pay is $19.00 per hour. Benefits are not available for this position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years of clinical laboratory experience.
- Ability to perform the listed specimen handling, histology support, equipment, documentation, quality-control, safety, and laboratory maintenance duties.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push and pull up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Receive, identify, label, and accession surgical, biopsy, and other tissue specimens according to established procedures.
- Assist with preparation and processing of tissue specimens for histologic examination.
- Perform assigned specimen grossing support activities under appropriate supervision.
- Prepare tissue cassettes and verify accurate patient and specimen identification.
- Operate and maintain equipment used for tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Assist with paraffin embedding and preparation of tissue blocks.
- Perform or assist with microtomy, including cutting paraffin sections and preparing slides.
- Prepare and label slides for routine and special histologic procedures.
- Assist with routine and special stains according to laboratory protocols.
- Perform quality checks on slides, blocks, specimens, and other materials to ensure accuracy and integrity.
- Maintain accurate records in the laboratory information system and other required documentation.
- Identify and report specimen discrepancies, labeling errors, inadequate specimens, and equipment problems.
- Maintain inventory of reagents, supplies, cassettes, slides, and other histology materials.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas according to established procedures.
- Handle formalin, xylene, reagents, tissue specimens, and other hazardous materials in accordance with safety requirements.
- Follow OSHA, CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, infection-control, and laboratory safety policies and procedures.
- Assist Histotechnologists and Pathologists with daily laboratory operations and special projects.
- Prioritize specimens and workload according to urgency and established laboratory procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with laboratory and clinical staff.
- Receive immunohistochemistry orders and retrieve corresponding materials.
- Deliver slides to multiple locations accurately and promptly.
- Help maintain quality control on laboratory equipment and keep the laboratory stocked and clean.
- Assist Histotechnologists and Histotechnologists/Histotechnicians as needed and cross-train in adjacent laboratories within Anatomical Pathology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
