Laboratory Assistant PRN (32400)

Position purpose

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting staff with answering telephone calls, daily maintenance, miscellaneous administrative duties, data entry and filing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining, under direct supervision
• Perform routine H&E staining either manually or automated
• Distributing slides to pathologists
• File blocks and slides
• Filing paperwork
• Discarding specimen containers
• Specimen pickup(s) as needed
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties associated with the Pathology laboratory
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
• Other duties, as assigned

Company Conformance Statements

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations