Pathology Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

The position involves assisting in the Anatomic Pathology department at Chandler Regional Medical Center, focusing on the setup of specimens, supply management, and supporting the efficient operation of the pathology department. The role is essential for maintaining quality control and ensuring accurate processing of laboratory requests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 6 months clinical laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Correctly interprets provider laboratory requests and determines specimen requirements.
• Correctly labels and identifies patient samples submitted to the pathology lab.
• Performs duties assigned with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of the Laboratory policies.
• Records gross descriptions of cytology specimens and selects appropriate specimen preparation methods for the type of specimen received.
• Maintains quality control records.
• Follows all protocols established to prevent cross contamination between specimens.
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow and expected turnaround time goals.
• Displays competency operating, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
• Completes all documentation of maintenance logs and checklists.
• Retrieves specimens, slides and tissue blocks as directed.
• Responsible for the storage and disposal of specimen slides and blocks.
• Assists in maintaining reagent and supplies inventory.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement programs as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED