Histology Assistant (53146)

Platinum Dermatology Partners; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Pathology is seeking a Histology Lab Assistant to perform clerical and technical duties ensuring timely and accurate distribution of pathology slides in Glendale, AZ. The role involves turning out morning slides, QC checks, IHC, and assisting pathologists in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Candidates should have an associate degree or higher and at least one year in a medical laboratory. Training on safety and lab procedures will be provided, with opportunities to learn embedding and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of handling chemical and biohazardous material is preferred.
• Basic biology knowledge and medical terminology are required.
• A Bachelor of Science with related coursework is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform morning slide turn out and route slides to pathologists.
• QC check of block to slide before turn out and perform IHC/special stains.
• Answer histology phones and support pathologists and histologists as needed.
• Accession cases and maintain ultra reagent supplies.
• Maintain blocks and unstained slides; ensure safe disposal of materials.
• Learn embedding, microtomy and special stains as part of growth.

Skills

Biohazard handling

Biology basics

Medical terminology

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CDPS - Path Glendale - Glendale, AZ 85308, Position Type: Full Time, As a Histology Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for clerical and technical duties to assure timely, accurate and efficient distribution of pathology slides.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for morning slide turn out and accurate routing of slides for pathologists (also checking off slides in LIS/QC).
• QC check of block to slide before turn out
• Completion and turn out of IHC and special stains.
• Answering Histology phones and troubleshooting calls from pathologists.
• Accessioning cases.
• Ultra reagent maintenance
• Accurate filing of blocks and unstained slides daily
• Proper disposal of recycle materials & trash as needed
• Assists pathologists and histologists as needed
• Ability to learn Histology skills including embedding, microtomy, and special stains.
• Works and communicates cooperatively with team members to identify and complete lab responsibilities and meet department goals. Participates in department activities to improve patient care/lab systems, shares new information with all team members attends team meetings and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignment through continuing education or professional organizations. Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required.
• In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Summit Pathology needs or requirements.
• Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes unsafe equipment and attends safety education sessions.

Qualifications: Qualifications and Skills

• Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• One year in a medical laboratory preferred.
• Knowledge of handling chemical and biohazardous material desired.
• Basic knowledge of biology and medical terminology.
• Additional considerations will be given to those with an earned Bachelor of Science degree, with a human anatomy course, biology and chemistry obtained from an accredited institution.
• Medium work-exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
• Involves constant standing, walking, sitting and movement.
• All work will be performed within the laboratory and in close proximity to electrical instruments, computers, and other laboratory equipment and chemicals.