Overview:
Please Note: This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours.
Under direct supervision, provides assistant support services for histology, cytology, front office, and pathologists. Performs a variety of technical procedures which assist in the production of microscopic slides.
Position Reports To: Anatomic Pathology Manager
Responsibilities:
* Cleaning and organizing of assigned stations as needed.
* Embedding, microtomy and delivery of certain specimens as needed.
* Assist with the monitoring, documentation, set up and maintenance of histology's instrumentation.
* Accurately follow established histology protocols.
* Assist with special stains as assigned.
* Assist with slide/block filing, sorting, sendouts, returns, retrievals (warehouse) and disposal.
* Assisting front office with resulting cases as needed.
* Assisting cytology with walking in pap specimens as needed.
* Answer telephones and communicate with surrounding departments.
* Communicate problems and information to appropriate leads or management.
* Order & restock supplies as assigned, assist leads with item sweep checks.
* Demonstrates correct safety practices as defined in established protocols.
* Handles patient specimens, hazardous chemicals & waste, according to policy.
* Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications:
Required:
* High school diploma or GED.
Desired:
* Associate Degree and at least 1 year experience in the laboratory.
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