Pathology Lab Assistant I
About The Position
The Lab Assistant 1 is responsible for accessioning specimens, preparing slide trays, filing of blocks and slides, and assisting with all aspects of lab organization and maintenance. Here are just a few things we offer: Access to health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only) Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only) Access to additional life insurance Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian 401K with employer contribution Profit sharing Employee discounts And much more!
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Must be flexible with hours to meet workflow demands.
- Must possess attention to detail.
- Must possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
- Must display a friendly, cheerful, tactful and polite demeanor and must be compassionate and caring in dealing with others.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to understand physician’s instructions/handwriting and know when to seek additional information or clarification.
- Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism and direction from supervisors.
- Must demonstrate professional appearance and manner at all times.
- Must remain compliant with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
- Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
- Ability to communicate via telephone.
- Ability to sit for large portions of a workday.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a lab environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of general medical terminology is preferred.
- Ability to type a minimum of 45 wpm with minimal errors is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive specimens and release orders using the lab information system (LIS).
- Track orders on worklists and retrieve specimen materials for technicians.
- File slides and tissue blocks.
- Prepare alcohol solutions for tissue processing.
- Change instrument staining solutions per schedule.
- Recycle, neutralize and dispose of chemicals and solutions safely.
- Prepare specimens and materials for tissue grossing.
- Once trained, embed tissue samples.
- Clean, organize and prepare paraffin blocks for microtome cutting.
- Assist with slide preparation, such as load/unloading staining and cover slipping equipment.
- Assemble slide trays for delivery to pathologists.
- Clean equipment and tools according to schedule.
- Record daily temperatures of lab and equipment.
- Receive, stock, and inventory lab supplies.
- Complete required compliance training and follow all procedures.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
- Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
- Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
- Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
- Access to additional life insurance
- Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
- 401K with employer contribution
- Profit sharing
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
