Pathology Lab Assistant

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

1.0 FTE, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. No weekends. No Holidays.

A pathology lab assistant (or pathologists' assistant) supports pathologists by processing specimens, preparing tissue for examination, and maintaining lab operations. They play a vital behind-the-scenes role in diagnosing diseases and handling clinical lab procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing: Accessioning, describing, and preparing surgical specimens and tissue samples.

• Dissection & Examination: Assisting with the gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens and postmortem examinations (autopsies).

• Slide & Tissue Preparation: Embedding tissue in wax blocks, cutting tissue (microtomy), and applying routine stains for microscopic analysis.

• Lab Maintenance: Cleaning workspaces, sterilizing instruments, and safely handling hazardous biological and chemical hazards.

• Documentation & Data: Keeping detailed written records, logging specimens, and managing digital files and patient reports

• Education

• Minimum :

• Associate's Degree or equivalent. Preferred :

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in the sciences such as biology and anatomy.

Related Experience

Minimum :

• Perform analytical functions such as calculating, weighing and correlating of information Preferred :

• Tissue cutting skills, anatomical lab experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum :

• Must be able to perform basic data entry. Preferred :

• Customer service skills, troubleshooting skills.

Computer Competency

Shows how to use (through a competency assessment) a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical/Mental

Minimum: This position does repetitive tasks as numbering of specimens and requires concentration when handling toxic chemicals. The position requires considerable walking, standing, bending or occasional lifting of objects greater than 40 pounds. This position has constant exposure to infectious disease, hazardous chemicals as xylene, acetone, alcohol, formaldehyde, sharps and fumes.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran