Pathology Lab Assistant | Part Time 20hrs | Days
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Histology Supervisor, the Pathology Lab Assistant performs duties involved in registering, accessioning, identifying, and processing pathology specimens according to established methods and procedures. Work includes staining and storing specimens; operating equipment used to prepare liquid-based GYN and Non-GYN specimens; and operating equipment used for H-E/IHC staining of surgical specimens. Under the general supervision of the pathology supervisor and the medical direction of the Pathologist, the assistant also helps with gross dissection of specimens and frozen-section slide staining.
Requirements
- Two years of formal training or education beyond high school, such as an associate degree.
- One year of experience in a related job.
- Certification, registration, and licensure are not required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a clinical pathology laboratory is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process surgical, cytology, and histology specimens.
- Receive pathology specimens into the department.
- Use instruments to process specimens.
- Perform quality control and check, calibrate, and maintain equipment in working order.
- Prepare and package specimens for shipment to outside laboratories.
- Demonstrate compliance with corporate, departmental, and job-specific requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Register, accession, identify, stain, and store pathology specimens.
- Operate equipment used to prepare liquid-based GYN/Non-GYN specimens and to perform H-E/IHC staining of surgical specimens.
- Assist with gross dissection of specimens and frozen-section slide staining.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
