Histology Lab Assistant, Surgical Pathology Full-Time Evenings

Job Description

The Histology Lab Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides histology laboratory support using automation and manual methods to stain and coverslip microscopic slides.
• Limits slides, collates with paperwork, and submits to appropriate pathologist or resident.
• Documents appropriate tracking information.
• Sets up slides and protocols to appropriate resident, pathologist, or staff.
• Reviews protocol files for Gross Only specimens and/or outstanding paperwork.
• Maintains logs to ensure all routine H&E slides are submitted.
• Performs and documents basic embedding procedures for routine surgical and autopsy tissues.
• Performs and documents routine paraffin block reconciliation.
• Prioritizes blocks based on established guidelines.
• Records all documentation consistently and legibly.
• Maintains manual and electronic records for easy retrieval of data as necessary.
• Investigates, escalates, and documents any discrepancies appropriately.
• Answers routine inquiries related to blocks, slides, and case status.
• Directs inquiries regarding technical information to the appropriate laboratory staff.
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities within defined turn-around times (i.e., tissue processor, embedding center, automated stainer and cover slipper, etc).
• Cleans, disinfects, performs, and documents routine instrument maintenance per SOP.
• Reports equipment or instrument malfunctions appropriately.
• Films paraffin blocks on a daily basis.
• Transports specimens, blocks, and slides as necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP.
• Performs minor spill cleanup per