Pathology Lab Assistant | Part Time 20hrs | Days
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Histology Supervisor, performs a variety of duties involved in the registration, accessioning, identification and processing of Pathology specimens according to established methods and procedures to include staining, storage of specimens, operation of equipment used in the preparation of liquid based GYN/Non-GYN specimens, and operation of equipment used in the H-E/IHC staining of surgical specimens. Under the general supervision of the pathology supervisor and medical direction of the Pathologist, performs duties to assist in the gross dissection of specimens, frozen section slide staining, and autopsies.
Requirements
- One year experience in related job required.
- Regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
- Regularly required to perform activities that require fine motor skills.
- Frequently required to bend, do repetitive motion, hear, reach, speak, squat, stand, and walk.
- Occasionally required to climb, kneel, and sit.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
- Frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, non-weather related heat or cold, toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, slippery surfaces, and variable weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a clinical pathology laboratory preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process surgical, cytology, and histology specimens.
- Receive Pathology specimens into department.
- Utilize instruments in processing specimens.
- Perform dissecting duties, such as opening skull, removing brain, and assists in taking cultures and blood.
- Perform quality control, checks, calibrates and maintain equipment in working order.
- Prepare autopsy room, instruments, supplies, blocks, and specimen containers.
- Collect waste Formula 83 and Ethanol for recycling.
- Prepare and package specimens for send out to outside lab.
- Demonstrates compliance with corporate, departmental and job-specific requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
