Laboratory Aide- Casper, WY
About The Position
About Professional Pathology- Immediate Need for Laboratory Aid in Casper, WY Professional Pathology of Wyoming (“PPW”) is a physician-led, pathology group serving patients throughout Wyoming. PPW is affiliated with Sagis Diagnostics, a physician-led, subspecialty pathology group headquartered in Houston, Texas. PPW operates a CAP accredited histology lab in Casper, Wyoming that delivers the highest-quality pathology services to physicians, physician groups, hospitals and other health care providers across the Wyoming region. Job Duties: In general, a Laboratory Aide is expected to assist as needed in all aspects of PPW’s laboratory operations. Primary duties of a Laboratory Aide include the following, and time spent on some or all of these duties may vary on a day-to-day or weekly basis: Accessioning: Accessioning specimens received from clients is a key aspect of this position. On a daily basis, the following duties are required to be performed in a timely manner and as a priority, unless otherwise specified by the Laboratory Supervisor. Make sure the proper request forms have been used and properly identify the patient’s full name, tissue site, date of collection, and ordering physician’s name. Make sure the specimen bottle matches the requisition form by properly identifying the patient’s name, tissue site, date of collection, and ordering physician’s name Make sure there is a complete demographic form. Enter data into PPW’s Laboratory Information System (LIS). If any of the above information is missing or does not match, return the specimen and requisition form to the sender with a request for completion, or call the client and request the necessary information for completion. Technical Laboratory Support: Provide support/back-up to the Histology Department for histology coverage for the performing histotechnician or histotechnologist as needed and delegated by the Laboratory Supervisor. Maintain the various logs including special stains/deeper levels requests, H&E/special stains quality, microscope verification and routine maintenance, corrective action log for accessioning and grossing specimens. Assist with ensuring routine maintenance of the equipment in the lab. Assist the Histology department with other routine work as needed. Make sure slides are filed properly, including ensuring proper labels are affixed to slides. Follow policies and procedures to properly package and ship specimens. Package and ship biopsy specimens when needed. Follow universal precautions and all OSHA standards when handling specimens. Courier Support: Provide courier coverage as needed and delegated by the Laboratory Supervisor. Deliver and pick up medical records, lab specimens, and other materials to and from clinics, hospitals, and/or other medical facilities. Maintain Logbook of all specimens. Track the biopsies and ensure the clinic receives all the results- Ensure test results match the logbooks. Other Assigned Tasks - General PPW Expectations: Perform other tasks in the laboratory as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor. Handling and directing telephone and other incoming and outgoing laboratory communication as needed. Adhere to all PPW Standard Operating Procedures. Demonstrate customer service & compassion when interacting with patients, physicians, and clinic staff. Strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines. Inform Laboratory Supervisor of daily tasks, unusual problems, or deviations from established procedures. Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm
Requirements
- Office experience, preferably in a medical or other health care setting
- 2 year/ Associates degree- REQUIRED
- Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to know who the resources are for their direction
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-stress, deadline driven environment
- Ability to work in a standing position at times
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Ability to work late shifts and weekends when necessary
- Familiarity with and skill in the operation of computers
- Ability to interact well with people and pleasant telephone manners
- Ability to work well under direction of the Laboratory Director and others in a supervisory capacity
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Accessioning specimens received from clients
- Enter data into PPW’s Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Provide support/back-up to the Histology Department for histology coverage for the performing histotechnician or histotechnologist as needed and delegated by the Laboratory Supervisor
- Maintain the various logs including special stains/deeper levels requests, H&E/special stains quality, microscope verification and routine maintenance, corrective action log for accessioning and grossing specimens
- Assist with ensuring routine maintenance of the equipment in the lab
- Assist the Histology department with other routine work as needed
- Follow policies and procedures to properly package and ship specimens
- Provide courier coverage as needed and delegated by the Laboratory Supervisor
- Deliver and pick up medical records, lab specimens, and other materials to and from clinics, hospitals, and/or other medical facilities
- Maintain Logbook of all specimens
- Track the biopsies and ensure the clinic receives all the results- Ensure test results match the logbooks
- Perform other tasks in the laboratory as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor
- Handling and directing telephone and other incoming and outgoing laboratory communication as needed
- Inform Laboratory Supervisor of daily tasks, unusual problems, or deviations from established procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
