Laboratory Assistant PRN

GI Alliance•Wethersfield, CT

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting staff with answering telephone calls, daily maintenance, miscellaneous administrative duties, data entry and filing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
One (1) year experience in laboratory setting preferred
Must be reliable
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Ability to compile data
Ability to follow instructions/procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
Ability to perform work activities in a team environment with open communication.
Ability to maintain attention to detail and concentrate for extended periods of time.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while under substantial time pressures and still maintain quality patient care
Proficient technical (computer) skills with keyboarding.
Strong multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with initiative.
Strong sense of ethics.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining, under direct supervision
Perform routine H&E staining either manually or automated
Distributing slides to pathologists
File blocks and slides
Filing paperwork
Discarding specimen containers
Specimen pickup(s) as needed
Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
Responsible for all assigned clerical duties associated with the Pathology laboratory
Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
Other duties, as assigned