Pathology Lab Assistant (64613)

United Digestive•Alpharetta, GA

2d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; working knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics is required
Pathology Lab Assistant must be computer literate and able to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications
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
Work and make decisions independently, when dealing with specimens and their proper handling, based on organization guidelines/policies, laws and regulations
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 preferred
1 year of experience working with CLIA regulatory requirements is a plus

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