Pathology Lab Assistant | Part Time 20hrs | Days

Concord Hospital Health System • Concord, NH

3d • Onsite

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.
• Two years of formal training or education beyond the high school level (e.g., Associates Degree).

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.

Benefits

• Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
• If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree