JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Pathology Laboratory Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Pathology/PMG
STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Laboratory Manager
POSITION SUMMARY: The Pathology Laboratory Assistant will provide administrative help in the laboratory as it relates to specimens and slides.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives and accessions pathology laboratory specimens into the laboratory interface system (LIS)
- Scans specimen grossing information into LIS
- Handles special requests for IHC staining
- Receives shipments of returned slides and prepares them for weekly QA
- Files all slides and paperwork
- Prepares/labels Cytology and Histology slides on a daily basis
- Assists in scraping histology blocks
- Prepares cases for second opinions and follows up on their return
- Troubleshoots and resolves phone calls regarding patient specimen status, as well as handling department triages and faxing reports as needed
- Generates accession logs
- Organizes and maintains block and slide archive
- Unpacks supplies
- Charges the processor weekly
- Other duties as assigned
- Perform urine dipsticks
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education of a HS Diploma; Associate degree preferred
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Must have experience with data entry and computers
Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer