Pathology Lab Assistant
About The Position
Join our team as an Histology Assistant! In our Histology Assistant role, you will be responsible for preanalytic specimen triage, clerical information management, and processing. You will receive and prepare tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for processing, manage specimen storage after testing, and handle reference laboratory testing. You will be trained on attending cytology procedures with the pathologist when needed, would be cross trained in cytology processing, and would be dealing with send outs. You will provide support to Pathologists in the morgue or with other procedures, dependent upon site requirements. You will support Histotechnologists and Pathologists, who process and analyze tissue specimens from patients in order to diagnose and treat diseases.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
Nice To Haves
- 1 year related experience preferred
- 1 year vocational certificate or Associates in Medical Assisting preferred
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for preanalytic specimen triage, clerical information management, and processing.
- Receive and prepare tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for processing, manage specimen storage after testing, and handle reference laboratory testing.
- Be trained on attending cytology procedures with the pathologist when needed, would be cross trained in cytology processing, and would be dealing with send outs.
- Provide support to Pathologists in the morgue or with other procedures, dependent upon site requirements.
- Support Histotechnologists and Pathologists, who process and analyze tissue specimens from patients in order to diagnose and treat diseases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
