Pathology Lab Assistant II - Schedule: 40 hours, Mon - Fri, 3pm to 11:30 pm

Forefront Dermatology•Pleasant Prairie, WI

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About The Position

The Lab Assistant II supports pathology laboratory operations by accessioning and releasing specimens, managing orders and materials, preparing slide trays, filing slides and tissue blocks, and assisting with laboratory organization and maintenance. The role includes on-the-job training in specimen and slide preparation, solution and reagent handling, equipment cleaning, quality-control tasks, and laboratory supply management. The position offers potential career advancement, including training toward Lab Technician responsibilities and a Histotechnician role. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
Flexibility with hours to meet workflow demands.
Attention to detail.
Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
Friendly, cheerful, tactful, and polite demeanor, with a compassionate and caring approach to others.
Ability to multitask, prioritize appropriately, and work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to use time productively and contribute to operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to understand physicians’ instructions and handwriting and seek clarification when needed.
Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism and direction from supervisors.
Professional appearance and manner.
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment and by telephone.
Ability to efficiently operate job-related office equipment, including a telephone, computer, calculator, fax, and copier.
Ability to sit for large portions of the workday.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a laboratory environment.
Knowledge of general medical terminology.
Ability to type at least 45 words per minute with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

Receive specimens and release orders using the laboratory 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 according to schedule.
Recycle, neutralize, and safely dispose of chemicals and solutions.
Prepare specimens and materials for tissue grossing.
Embed tissue samples once trained.
Clean, organize, and prepare paraffin blocks for microtome cutting.
Assist with slide preparation, including loading and unloading staining and cover-slipping equipment.
Assemble slide trays for delivery to pathologists.
Clean equipment and tools according to schedule.
Record daily temperatures of the laboratory and equipment.
Receive, stock, and inventory laboratory supplies.
Complete required compliance training and follow applicable procedures.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
With on-the-job training, pursue potential advancement to Lab Technician duties involving grossing tissue specimens or cutting/microtomy for slide preparation.
With on-the-job training, completion of a NAACLS-certified Histology program, and the ASCP certification exam, pursue potential advancement to Histotechnician in approximately one year.

Benefits

Access to health, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account with a $500 matching contribution.
Eligible for paid time off and holiday pay.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
Access to voluntary short-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
Access to additional life insurance.
Eligible for accident and critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, and Cancer Guardian.
401(k) with employer contribution.
Profit sharing.
Employee discounts.