Histology Lab Assistant

Schedule: fulltime, Tuesday-Saturday, 7am-3:30pm

• Must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions.

• Works cooperatively with all hospital and laboratory staff through verbal and written communications in order to resolve problems, exchange information, receive instructions, establish protocols, and process information concerning cases.

• Embeds tissue for the histologists.

• Duties may include lifting up to 50lbs (5 gallon cubes).

• Coverslips slides and aids in signing-out cases for the pathologists.

• Responsible for glass slide and paraffin block filing in histology and pathology.

• Assists the pathologists' assistants/grossing techs in the grossing room and aids in specimen collection for pathology.

• Under the direction of the AP Operations Manager and the Chief of Pathology, accessions pathology specimens.

• Under the direction of the AP Operations Manager and the Chief of Pathology, assists the PA/grossing techs and pathologists in grossing pathology specimens, if qualified under CAP regulations.

• Performs and/or assists with gynecological and non-gynecological cytology specimens.

• Attends and participates in classes, meetings, committees and other continuing education as appropriate to maintain and enhance professional job knowledge and/or job skills.

• Assists pathologists with digital photography and preparation for multi-disciplinary conferences in the hospital.

• Maintains a clean and safe work area according to infection control and chemical hygiene guidelines.

• Maintains equipment according to formal maintenance program in the department.

• Maintains and labels stains and reagents according to department and CAP guidelines.

• Fills client supply orders.

• Responsible for specimen send-outs, including slide and block requests and returns.

• Ensures accurate transcription of patient reports, including histology and immunohistochemistry results, according to department guidelines.

• Ensures proper disposal of wet tissue and chemicals according to department guidelines.

Grade 135

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• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.

• 3-5 years in a hospital Laboratory preferred

• Must demonstrate annual CAP competencies in any area that they work.

• Histology laboratory environment includes biohazardous and chemical materials. Must be trained in basic laboratory safety techniques, infection control, safe chemical handling and OSHA safety regulations.

• Environment may include moving equipment parts and have background noise levels.

• Duties may include lifting up to 50lbs (5 gallon cubes).

• May be required to work rotating shifts or weekends, if needed by the department