Laboratory Assistant- Histology Lab
About The Position
The Histology Laboratory Assistant provides specimen processing, gross room, histology, and administrative support to the Anatomic Pathology department. Through accurate specimen handling, documentation, slide and block management, and support of pathology workflows, this position helps ensure efficient diagnostic services and exceptional patient care throughout Cooper University Health Care. The role supports pathology operations by receiving and processing specimens, maintaining accurate records, assisting with laboratory workflows, coordinating consultations and send-outs, and providing clerical and operational support. It also includes inventory, supply, equipment, quality, and maintenance activities, along with participation in competency assessments, continuing education, and quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong attention to detail and specimen identification accuracy.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
Nice To Haves
- 0–2 years of preferred experience in histology, anatomic pathology, a clinical laboratory, a medical office, or a specimen accessioning environment.
- Associate degree or college coursework in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related science field.
- Experience with Epic Beaker, SoftPath, Sunquest, Copia, or other laboratory information systems.
Responsibilities
- Receive, verify, prioritize, and accession surgical pathology, biopsy, cytology, autopsy, and consultation specimens.
- Review specimen labeling and requisitions for completeness, resolve discrepancies, maintain specimen identification throughout processing, monitor surgical schedules, and maintain required logs and documentation.
- Prepare grossing workstations, obtain specimen measurements and weights, label cassettes, manage specimen storage and disposal, transport specimens, assist with gross room workflow, and ensure timely specimen processing.
- Support pathology processes, including slide preparation, coverslipping, reagent changes, slide and block filing and retrieval, basic equipment maintenance, quality documentation, and other non-complex laboratory procedures performed under established protocols.
- Coordinate pathology consultations and send-outs; prepare, package, track, and document specimens, slides, and blocks sent to reference laboratories or consulting pathologists.
- Maintain pathology records, scan and file reports, and ensure accurate tracking and chain-of-custody documentation.
- Answer phones, respond to inquiries, communicate with physicians, healthcare facilities, and reference laboratories, route issues appropriately, and assist with clerical and operational functions.
- Maintain laboratory inventory and supplies, order and stock materials, organize reagents, wash glassware, perform section maintenance activities, and document quality and maintenance records.
- Participate in competency assessments, continuing education, and quality improvement activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
