Pathology Lab Assistant III (69389)
About The Position
The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for organizing, and prepping slides; as well as maintaining proper documentation, equipment and supplies needed for the pathology lab. The role involves maintaining the diagnostic viability of all specimens, ensuring correct labeling, and completing the sorting and accessioning of pathology specimens. The assistant will also initiate daily grossing logs, prepare specimen cassettes, and organize slides for distribution to the Pathologist. This position requires identifying and escalating problems to senior staff, troubleshooting with supervision, and responding to requests from endoscopy centers and physicians. Additionally, the role includes filing and inventorying patient slides and blocks, managing lab supply inventory, and maintaining lab equipment through upkeep, quality control checks, and logs. The assistant will participate in continuing education, adhere to department policies, and follow all CLIA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements. Any other duties and special projects as assigned are also part of the role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Working knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics is required
- 1 year of clinical experience in the pathology setting preferred
- 1 year of experience working with CLIA regulatory requirements is a plus
- Pathology Lab Assistant must be computer literate and able to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications
- Must be able to communicate with patients, co-workers, physicians, and others in a courteous and professional manner, through the telephone, email, and in-person
- Must have excellent organizational skills to execute a wide variety of lab techniques accurately and expeditiously
- Must be able to work and make decisions independently, when dealing with specimens and their proper handling, based on organization guidelines/policies, laws and regulations
- Must be able to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by UD leadership
- Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment
- Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift hours required
- Travel as business needs require
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of clinical experience in the pathology setting
- 1 year of experience working with CLIA regulatory requirements
Responsibilities
- Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens received, and ensures correct labeling of all materials
- Completes sorting and accessioning of pathology specimens
- Initiates daily grossing log (To include patient name, accession#, and slide protocol notes)
- Prepares specimen cassettes for each specimen
- Prepares and organizes slides for distribution to the Pathologist
- Identifies problems and brings to the attention of more senior laboratory staff.
- Troubleshoots with supervision
- Responding to endoscopy center and physician requests related to pathology
- Filing and inventorying patient slides and blocks
- Managing lab supply inventory
- Maintaining lab equipment through upkeep, quality control checks, and logs
- Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions
- Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
- Follows all CLIA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements
- Any other duties and special projects as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
