Histology Laboratory Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate clear, accurate & timely intra/extra departmental communication 
•  Communications are professional & complete within appropriate situation context
• Facilitates communication and material transfer between Lab and Pathologists
• Enhances efficiency, production and output with appropriate task prioritization
• Participates in Pre analytic testing phase laboratory activities to include:
• Transfer of specimens between the Laboratories.
• Transferring documents between Central Admissions and the Laboratory
• Assurance of specimen receipt in accordance and Identification and verification procedures.
• Initiating tasks associated with the LIS accession process.
• Evaluating and documenting sample condition; maintaining specimen integrity
• Assurance that work areas are equipped and daily tasks completed
• Monitors and participates in Analytic testing phase laboratory activities to include: Coordinating Reagent Inventory/Supply transfer between Storage and Histology Coordinating Materials Inventory Supply transfer between Storage and Histology Transferring stained slides; transfer between Archive, Pathologists and Lab Transferring slide/block files; transfer between Finance Archive and Lab Storage Performing minor reagent activity such as filtering/filling under direct supervision Performing specimen discard activity
• Participating in technical bench support activities to include glassware management
• Performing minor PM and QC assignments such as temperature checks
• Monitors and participates in Post Analytic testing phase laboratory activities to include:
• Generating the appropriate logs and documents to satisfy archival requirements
• Maintaining archival files in the Finance Building to include transport of slides/blocks Assisting with any process procuring material from other departments
• Achieving appropriate target turnaround time for prompt service delivery
• Maintains a safe professional environment observing patient safety, identification and security procedures.
• Monitors daily activities that comply with target turnaround time and enhance workflow.
• Identifies and resolves routine problems independently using appropriate resources
• Gives report prior to leaving work area and at the end of the shift.

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Prior experience in hospital laboratory receiving area preferred Prior experience with the Laboratory Information System preferred
• Associate's Degree Allied Health(preferred)