Pathology Lab Assistant II -schedule: 40 hours, Mon - Fri, 10am - 6:30pm (mid day shift)

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training (OJT) will be provided for the following job duties you will perform:
  • Lab Order and Materials Management
  • Receive specimens and release orders using the lab information system (LIS).
  • Track orders on worklists and retrieve specimen materials for technicians.
  • File slides and tissue blocks.
• Solution & Reagent Handling
• Prepare alcohol solutions for tissue processing.
• Change instrument staining solutions per schedule.
• Recycle, neutralize and dispose of chemicals and solutions safely.
• Specimen Preparation & Slide Production
• Prepare specimens and materials for tissue grossing.
• Once trained, embed tissue samples.
• Clean, organize and prepare paraffin blocks for microtome cutting.
• Assist with slide preparation, such as load/unload staining and cover slipping equipment.
• Assemble slide trays for delivery to pathologists.
• Lab Maintenance & Quality Control (QC)
• Clean equipment and tools according to schedule.
• Record daily temperatures of lab and equipment.
• Receive, stock, and inventory lab supplies.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Complete required compliance training and follow all procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a science related field required.
• Previous experience in a lab environment is preferred.

Potential for career advancement opportunities

• Become a Lab Technician with on-the-job training in grossing of tissue specimens.
• Become a Lab Technician with on-the-job training in cutting/ microtomy for slide preparation.
• Become a Histotechnician in approximately one year with on-the-job training coupled with completing a NAACLS certified Histology program and ASCP certification exam.

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
• Ability to efficiently operate all job related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
• Ability to communicate via telephone.
• Ability to sit for large portions of a workday.