Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor - Pathology Lab

FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | Variable Hours/Variable Days. Due to the nature of the work, this position requires the flexibility to work variable hours and variable days, including day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Position Summary

The Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor contributes to the overall patient experience by using organizational and communication skills to receive and process laboratory specimens as specified by regulatory requirements and laboratory standard operating procedures. This includes assessing requisition dates, specimen adequacy, and acceptability to ensure accurate order entry and high-quality laboratory results. In the Pathology Lab specifically, you will also support histology, cytology, and transcriptionist workflows. Duties include assisting with slide preparation, staining, cover slipping, labeling, and performing transcriptionist-related duties such as pathology report transcription, case preparation, document review, and report distribution.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process laboratory specimens according to regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
• Assess requisition dates, specimen adequacy, and acceptability for accurate order entry
• Support histology, cytology, and transcriptionist workflows in the Pathology Lab
• Assist with slide preparation, staining, cover slipping, and labeling
• Perform pathology report transcription, case preparation, document review, and report distribution

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position
• Prior education or demonstrated knowledge in medical terminology

Experience

• 1 year of laboratory experience or a combination of education and/or related experience in a healthcare setting providing knowledge of medical terminology
• Specimen processing experience including esoteric reference lab specimen handling and packaging, preferred
• Phlebotomy experience and/or knowledge of laboratory tests and/or laboratory ordering processes, preferred
• College courses/credits toward an advanced degree, especially science coursework, preferred
• Data entry, keyboarding experience, and computer proficiency, preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Assistant through the Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), preferred

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand/walk or lift/handle/carry between 20 and 50 pounds as a regular part of work duties

Other Skills & Abilities

• Good organizational skills to ensure accurate processing under adverse conditions
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task while maintaining a calm and effective demeanor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments
• Ability to adapt to new processes

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs