Pathology Lab Assistant III (69389)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for organizing, and prepping slides; as well as maintaining proper documentation, equipment and supplies needed for the pathology lab.

RESPONSIBILITIES 
Duties include but are not limited to:

- Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens received, and ensures correct labeling of all materials

- Completes sorting and accessioning of pathology specimens

- Initiates daily grossing log (To include patient name, accession#, and slide protocol notes)

- Prepares specimen cassettes for each specimen

- Prepares and organizes slides for distribution to the Pathologist

- Identifies problems and brings to the attention of more senior laboratory staff. Troubleshoots with supervision

- Responding to endoscopy center and physician requests related to pathology

- Filing and inventorying patient slides and blocks

- Managing lab supply inventory

- Maintaining lab equipment through upkeep, quality control checks, and logs

- Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions

- Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control

- Follows all CLIA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements

- Any other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 
High school diploma or GED required; working knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics is required; 1 year of clinical experience in the pathology setting preferred; 1 year of experience working with CLIA regulatory requirements is a plus. Pathology Lab Assistant must be computer literate and able to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 
Pathology Lab Assistant must be able to:

- Communicate with patients, co-workers, physicians, and others in a courteous and professional manner, through the telephone, email, and in-person

- Must have excellent organizational skills to execute a wide variety of lab techniques accurately and expeditiously

- Work and make decisions independently, when dealing with specimens and their proper handling, based on organization guidelines/policies, laws and regulations

- Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by UD leadership

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS 
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift hours required. Travel as business needs require.