HISTOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT - Slide and Block Room

HISTOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT - Slide and Block RoomPOSITION SUMMARY:A PCL Histology Lab Assistant puts together slides and accompanying paperwork for pathologist to review and give a diagnosis. Troubleshoots and alerts technical employees and department manager of any problems.DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:The PCL lab assistant must be able to perform all duties within their job description and be willing to learn other duties as needed within their scope of work. The lab assistant must be willing to learn all the following functions as they are applicable to their assigned station and shift.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAccessioning of specimens in OrchardNext day specimen set-upGross Room maintenanceChanging of special stains as neededOrganization of formsPrinting LabelsWriting levels on labelsCreating slidesMatching slides with labelsMatching labeled slides with correct paperworkReviewing paperwork and slides before giving to doctors.Notifying Histology manager, PA, Pathologists, transcriptionists, or personnel "grossing-in" of problems in dictation and discrepancies from what is visible on slides.Troubleshooting slides and notifying techs of problems such as "holes" in sectionsVerifying presence of a lumen in fallopian tubes and vas deferensWriting 1 or 2 on slides of fallopian tubes and vas deferens when they are placed in a divided cassetteMatching cell block slides with labels and appropriate paperworkMatching pap and biopsy slides and paperwork with correct surgical case.Initialing histology work sheetProper, basic, functions of stainer and coverslipperRemoval of slides from coverslipperTroubleshooting slides, to make sure they are correctly coverslippedMaintenance of coverslipper and stainerBasic functions of embedding centerChanging of paraffinCleaningFiling blocks and slides - PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITY for slide and block roomRetrieval of blocks and slides for deepers, requested specials, send outs, etc...Other duties as assignedADMINISTRATION:Work on alternate shift as neededMonitor department supplies and needsKnowledge experience with CAP inspections and checklistsKnowledge of LISQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSMust be extremely detail orientedGreat Hand-Eye coordinationGreat concern for patient quality of careAbility to work independentlyDexterity and skill to handle many different kinds of fragile, delicate, and extremely small tissueMust be able to stand for extended amounts of timeEducation:High School Diploma or equivalentMust be able to read, interpret, understand, and spot possible errors