Path Lab Assistant
About The Position
Do you want to work for a company that values respect, integrity, accountability, and leadership? Are you interested in being a part of one of the nation’s leading providers of Gastroenterology care? If so, join us at Colon, Stomach, and Liver Center and become part of the One GI®, family! Colon, Stomach, and Liver Center is seeking a Path Lab Assistant to join our team in Lansdowne, VA to help drive patient success in our community. We are searching for a passionate Path Lab Assistant. This position provides a great work - life balance as you will not have to work any nights or weekends! Who we are! Colon, Stomach, and Liver Center is a team of gastroenterologists and allied health professionals with a proven track record of providing excellent care that families can count on. We specialize in treating the full range of digestive diseases and endeavor to provide exceptional care, for every patient, every time. We are powered by One GI®, a true collaboration of the very best clinical and business minds – which enables us to focus on what’s truly important – our patients. And you contribution will be integral! Our commitment to diversity & inclusion: At One GI®, we value and actively promote diversity in the workforce at all levels. We strive to celebrate culture and other differences and consider them strengths of our organization. Awesome Perks, Just for You! Excellent paid time off for a healthy work/life balance. We’ve got your future in mind! With our generous 401(k) plan, we’ll help you grow your nest egg with an employer match that makes saving for retirement even sweeter. Looking to further your education? We want to help! We offer education reimbursement opportunities, with generous annual support based on your employment status. Internal growth opportunities. We want to aide in your training and development. Competitive health and supplemental benefits; with FSA and HSA options. Love where you work? Spread the word! Refer a friend who’d be a great fit for One GI® and earn a special bonus when they join the team!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Familiarity using tissue processor, auto-stainer, IHC stainer, Biofire Torch, and embedding center required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science (only if tech certification is desired).
- CPR certification through AHA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collection and accession specimens daily.
- Enter data into laboratory information system for specimen analysis and staining information.
- Perform microbiology/histology procedures on specimens which includes embedding, processing, staining (routine H & E, special and IHC), and cover-slipping.
- Perform maintenance of equipment including changing solutions on tissue processor and auto-stainer.
- Perform general cleaning/upkeep of laboratory and organization of supplies.
- Perform quality control and record keeping for histology lab.
- Send and track all consults/second opinions/additional stains sent out to other labs.
- Perform chemical hazardous waste disposal according to current operating policies and procedures.
- File patient blocks and slides for storage.
- Perform various clerical function and label bottles, cassettes and slides as required.
- Receive and accession tissue specimens and prepare specimens for histo-technic processing.
- Comply with OSHA and regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet all accreditation standards.
- Maintain work area and all documentation mandated by state regulations
Benefits
- Excellent paid time off for a healthy work/life balance.
- Generous 401(k) plan, we’ll help you grow your nest egg with an employer match
- Education reimbursement opportunities, with generous annual support based on your employment status.
- Internal growth opportunities.
- Competitive health and supplemental benefits; with FSA and HSA options.
- Refer a friend who’d be a great fit for One GI® and earn a special bonus when they join the team!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
