Lab Assistant 3

Job Description

Job Description

At Pathology Group of Louisiana , our mission is to provide the finest quality pathology services to patients, referring physicians, outpatient surgery centers and hospitals with the greatest accuracy in the most cost-effective manner as rapidly as possible.

Can we depend on you to work hard for our clients and shareholders? Do you foster a positive work culture for your co-workers? If so, apply today!

SCHEDULE/HOURS: Evening/Night Shift 40 hours per week, some holidays; must be able to adjust schedule to meet the needs of the department.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Lab assistant at our contracted off-site facilities responsible for the following:

Performs duties to prepare and turn out slides for pathologist examination: slide staining and compilation and turn out in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with standard histology practices. Must be a team-player, maintain a cooperative attitude and support on-going changes in a professional manner.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school diploma, some college science preferred. One year of work experience in a medical lab preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Dependable. Must be a quick learner with good manual dexterity. Must be able to adapt to changes in work schedule with good analytical and problem solving skills, adjusting priorities as work requirements demand; must be able to perform multiple tasks correctly and simultaneously; must be able to work independently and make decisions based on good judgment; must possess excellent verbal communication skills and must be able to work well with all others.

MENTAL DEMANDS: High degree of mental alertness is required; must demonstrate good judgment in establishing priorities that allow for efficient, effective accomplishment of departmental activities that are frequently under time constraints; be able to handle multiple simultaneous activities with calm resolve; possess excellent phone etiquette and recognize problems that need to be referred and make appropriate referrals.