Pathology Lab Assistant I - FT - Eves - Anatomic Pathology @ MV
About The Position
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. FTE 1 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 80 Work Shift Evening: 8 hours Job Description Histology : Under the general supervision by the Medical Director, Histology Supervisor or Lead Histotechnologist, can embed and/or process all tissues from tissue processor. Perform start-up duties for the day. Print and label slides and cassettes. Maintain slide file and block file. Maintenance of Grossing Station, Tissue Processor, Autostainer, Cryostat and Embedding centers. Change histology solutions. Collect pathology specimens from multiple locations for accessioning and sample receiving. Maintain laboratory temperature logs, reagents and assist with putting away supplies as they are received. Log into LIMS system via data entry for sample/waste disposal. Assist pathologists with frozen section. Assist with processing histology overflow to maintain pathology service TAT. OR Cytology : To provide support for cytology and pathology services for Hospital inpatients, outpatients, and physicians by receiving, accessioning, staining and processing specimens in the Cytology Department. Will change cytology solutions, print and label slides and assist Cytotechnologist with preparation of FNA, Bone Marrow, kidney biopsy and EBUS if needed. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficient with Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Able to learn computer programs as necessary
- Medical terminology
- Attentive to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Able to type 40 wpm
- License/Certification/Registration Requirements None
Nice To Haves
- Some college education in lab sciences or health-related field preferred
- Prior specimen preparation experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Embed and/or process all tissues from tissue processor
- Perform start-up duties for the day
- Print and label slides and cassettes
- Maintain slide file and block file
- Maintenance of Grossing Station, Tissue Processor, Autostainer, Cryostat and Embedding centers
- Change histology solutions
- Collect pathology specimens from multiple locations for accessioning and sample receiving
- Maintain laboratory temperature logs, reagents and assist with putting away supplies as they are received
- Log into LIMS system via data entry for sample/waste disposal
- Assist pathologists with frozen section
- Assist with processing histology overflow to maintain pathology service TAT
- Provide support for cytology and pathology services for Hospital inpatients, outpatients, and physicians by receiving, accessioning, staining and processing specimens in the Cytology Department
- Change cytology solutions
- Assist Cytotechnologist with preparation of FNA, Bone Marrow, kidney biopsy and EBUS if needed
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
