ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY - LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Beebe Healthcare•Lewes, DE

5d•$19 - $29

About The Position

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence. Overview Works in the Anatomic Pathology Department under the supervision of histotechnicians, cytotechnologists, and pathologists assisting with accessioning, department set up, equipment maintenance, monitors supply inventory, and other general duties. Prepares pathology specimens for send-out, and documents return of materials and reports. Works closely with pathology staff in monitoring service quality to ensure proper specimen collection, accessioning, reporting, billing of lab tests, and delivery of quality outcomes. Must be able to utilize good anatomic pathology terminology. Actively participates in lab compliance activities.

Requirements

Experience will consider students currently enrolled in an accredited laboratory science program.
Will consider associates and/or bachelor's degree graduates in chemistry or biological sciences.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an overall knowledge and competency while performing tasks listed in the job description and all expected LTA duties.
Accurately retrieves, registers, and accessions all specimens into Histopathology with appropriate record-keeping.
Accurately organizes workload and prepares cassettes for grossing.
Prepares Pathology specimens for send-out, and documents return of materials and reports.
Prepares cytology specimens for review.
Identifies issues and processes requiring improvement.
Ability to find, organize and use resources to improve outcomes.
Assists with maintaining organization and cleanliness and work/storage areas.
Job duties will include specimen accessioning, performing routine equipment maintenance, inventory, stocking, and bench cleaning.
Storage tracking/discard of samples.