About this role
Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)
Supports the diagnostic evaluation of tissue by histological procedures. Performs duties within the guidelines established by Pathology Laboratory. Performs a variety of specialized histopathologic and immunologic procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)
- Positive patient identification (patient send log, patient container, patient requisition, etc.)
- Tissue Processing: Able to understand and follow specimen processing programs.
- Tissue Embedding:
Ability to identify processing deficiencies.
- Determines correct mold size for the specimen.
- Maintains accurate identification of the specimen.
- Identifies and orients specimen correctly.
- Microtomy (Cutting):
Operates a microtome with correct settings, alignments, and knife angles to ensure optimum sectioning.
- Ability to determine acceptable sections.
- Maintains accurate tissue identification.
- Routine Staining Procedures: Selects appropriate reagents to perform H & E staining procedures.
- Mounting Procedure: Selects correct mounting medium for each stain type.
- Instrumentation: Demonstrate the ability to maintain, monitor, and operate instruments by following established SOP and/or manufacturers instruction manual.
- Reagent Preparation:
Prepare reagents according to established procedures.
- Ability to properly store reagents.
- Customer Service:
Answer and respond to phone calls, emails, and faxes
- Handle clerical discrepancies following laboratory manual
- General Safety, Chemical Hygiene and Biohazard Procedures: Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
- Be able to perform all Lab Assistant job duties when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned in the best interest of the organization.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements
- Preferred one year experience performing histological duties
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, and dependable.
- Ability to follow or provide proper communication skills with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
- Support team members.
- Provide excellent customer service to Internal and External customers.
- Ability to learn computer operations (Outlook and Laboratory Information System).
- Ability to follow all local, state, and federal regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.