Cytology Lab Assistant

PathGroup; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Coppell, TX seeks a high complexity pathology technician to accession and gross examine tissue specimens under CLIA-88 guidance. The role requires on-site work with strict adherence to safety, privacy, and QA standards.

The position emphasizes accurate preparation, dissection, dictation, and collaboration with the Medical Director of Pathology to ensure precise reporting and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations.
• Associate degree in laboratory science or MLS from an accredited institution.
• Alternative: 60 semester hours with 24 MLS or 24 science hours including chemistry/biology.
• Clinical laboratory training approved by ABHES/CAHEA or 3 months training in each high complexity testing area.
• CLIA-88 grandfathered exception provisions apply.

Responsibilities

• Accession and prepare tissue specimens for gross examination.
• Perform gross dissections of high and low complexity cases as needed.
• Conduct gross dictations per department protocol.
• Properly hang tissue on processors and photograph specimens.
• Prepare tissue for additional testing and maintain supplies and cleanliness.
• Follow safety, privacy, and corporate policies for PHI protection.

Skills

Healthcare environment experience

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

60 semester hours with 24 MLS or 24 science hours incl chemistry/biology

ABHES/CAHEA-approved training or 3 months lab training in high complexity testing

Job description

The person in this position is qualified as a high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations. This position is responsible for accessioning and gross examination of tissue specimens independently under the direction of the Medical Director of Pathology.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to complete a documented training program per CLIA standards.
• Accession and prepare tissue specimens for gross examination.
• Perform gross dissections of both higher complexity cases as well as smaller surgical and biopsy cases.
• Perform gross dictations as outlined by the department specimen protocol.
• Properly hang tissue on the processors.
• Photograph specimens (Polaroid, digital, and 35 mm).
• Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as Lymphoma Phenotyping, Quantitative Iron studies, etc.
• Prepare routine solutions, maintain an inventory of supplies and store in proper location and keep a clean work area.
• Responsible for proper disposal and handling of hazardous waste (i.e. xylene, reagent alcohol, formaldehyde, B-Plus) and dispose of specimens according to procedures.
• Meet department and quality assurance standards.
• Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations. The minimum training/experience required of such personnel is:
• An earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
• Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
• In addition, the CLIA-88 regulations include exceptions for grandfathered individuals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of one year of previous health care environment job-related experience is required.

Work Location Type

On-Site

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