Pathology Laboratory Assistant

Pathology Laboratory Assistant

The Pathology Laboratory Assistant will provide administrative help in the laboratory as it relates to specimens and slides.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Receives and accessions pathology laboratory specimens into the laboratory interface system (LIS)
• Scans specimen grossing information into LIS
• Handles special requests for IHC staining
• Receives shipments of returned slides and prepares them for weekly QA
• Files all slides and paperwork
• Prepares/labels Cytology and Histology slides on a daily basis
• Assists in scraping histology blocks
• Prepares cases for second opinions and follows up on their return
• Troubleshoots and resolves phone calls regarding patient specimen status, as well as handling department triages and faxing reports as needed
• Generates accession logs
• Organizes and maintains block and slide archive
• Unpacks supplies
• Charges the processor weekly
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform urine dipsticks

Education And Qualifications:

• Minimum Education of a HS Diploma; Associate degree preferred
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must have experience with data entry and computers