Laboratory Assistant- PRN

The Laboratory Assistant maneuvers in a cross functional role between the gross room and the pathology office. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the upkeep and operation of gross room equipment, solution rotation/replacement and specimen verification. Additionally, within the Pathology office, this position is expected to collect and prepare specimens for review, as well as order entry and management.

• Responsible for correctly accessioning and ordering testing per protocol.
• Keeps an inventory of Grossing room and place orders to maintain adequate stock of needed items.
• Receives and orders, fills phone requests for reports, slides or blocks for outside studies, consults and legal cases of Pathology material.
• Responsible for distributing completed reports to designated personnel.
• Requests and posts surgery schedule and frozen sections for following day.
• Enters Pathologist on call into directory in LIS system.
• Follows established procedures for histology quality control and reports discrepancies to the manager.
• Troubleshoots equipment, reagents, or procedural technique when problems occur. Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or bodily fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the laboratory as defined in the scope of service to ensure that appropriate testing for all clients served is correctly and accurately performed.

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Required or
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and
• Three years of related experience maybe considered in lieu of degree Required

Minimum Work Experience

• 0-1 year Previous laboratory or health care experience. Required