Laboratory Technician

United Urology Group•Glen Burnie, MD

9d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more! Working directly under the supervision of the Histology Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting the Histotechnologists, Cytotechnologists, and Pathologists by performing routine tasks in the laboratory, such as receiving, accessioning, and processing the pathologic specimens arriving at our pathology laboratory.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Minimum of one-year relevant experience as a Laboratory Assistant with Clinical lab/histology experience desired.
Ability to multi-task, self-motivation, reliability, and accountability in meeting timelines.
Excellent computer software and data analysis skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer service/relations skills.

Nice To Haves

Associates or higher degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Accession and gross surgical tissues for processing and eventual microscopic evaluation.
Load the tissue blocks on the processor.
Perform H & E and Papanicolaou staining and cover slip all surgical and cytologic specimen slides.
Organize cases by matching slides with paperwork and laying slides out in slide folders.
Prepare cytology slides using techniques and guidelines established by our laboratory.
Keep supplies fully stocked.
Organize and label slides/paperwork and keep records of tests.
Dispose of laboratory waste and change solutions appropriately.
Perform other laboratory and office duties as assigned by the manager.