Histology Lab Assistant

Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (Cigna)

Dental insurance (Cigna)

Vision insurance (Cigna)

401k plan (Ascensus)

ID Shield and TeleHealth protections

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Summit Pathology is seeking a Histology Lab Assistant to join a fast-paced team. You will handle clerical and technical duties to ensure timely, accurate distribution of pathology slides and interact with pathologists as needed.

The role requires at least an associate degree or higher, with preferred medical laboratory experience. Training includes embedding, microtomy, and special stains, with emphasis on safety and teamwork within the lab.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree with human anatomy/biology/chemistry courses considered.

Responsibilities

• Morning slide turn out and accurate routing of slides for pathologists; check off slides in LIS/QC.
• QC check of blocks to slides 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 recycled materials & trash as needed.
• Assist pathologists and histologists as needed.
• Learn embedding, microtomy, and special stains.
• Maintain safety and follow all procedures; participate in team meetings.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Medical terminology

Laboratory safety practices

Teamwork and communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor of Science (Biology/related)

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.


• All work will be performed within the laboratory and in close proximity to electrical instruments, computers, and other laboratory equipment and chemicals.


• Starting pay for this position $20 per hour.

Benefits

for a full-time employee are as follows:

• Five (5) Medical Insurance Options by Cigna


• Four (4) Dental Insurance Options by Cigna


• Vision Insurance by Cigna


• 401k by Ascensus


• Benefit offerings by ID Shield - Identity Theft Protection, Legal Shield - Legal Protection, TeleHealth


• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay