Histology Lab Assistant

Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Pathology is seeking a dedicated Histology Lab Assistant to support a fast-paced clinical laboratory. The role involves clerical and technical duties to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient distribution of pathology slides.

You will perform morning slide turn out, route slides for pathologists, and complete IHC and special stains. The position requires basic biology and medical terminology knowledge, familiarity with lab safety, and willingness to learn embedding, microtomy, and other

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• One year in a medical laboratory preferred.
• Knowledge of handling chemical and biohazardous material.
• Basic knowledge of biology and medical terminology.
• Involves safety and continuing education expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform morning slide turn out and route slides for pathologists.
• QC check of block to slide before turn out.
• Completion and turn out of IHC and special stains.
• Answer histology phones and troubleshoot calls.
• Accessioning tech only cases.
• Digital pathology scanning and distribution.
• Ultra reagent maintenance.
• File blocks and unstained slides daily.
• Dispose of recycle materials and trash properly.
• Assist pathologists and histologists.
• Learn embedding, microtomy, and special stains.
• Collaborate with team to meet department goals and safety requirements.

Skills

Medical terminology

Biology knowledge

Laboratory safety

Chemical handling

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Bachelor of Science (anatomy/biology/chemistry)

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

IHC staining equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Summit Pathology is looking to add an enthusiastic team player to our fast-paced, growing pathology company, as a Histology Lab Assistant.

Job Summary

As a Histology Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for clerical and technical duties to assure timely, accurate and efficient distribution of pathologyslides.

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 tech only cases.
• Digital pathology scanning, troubleshooting, and distribution
• 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 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.