Histology Lab Assistant

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Nashville is seeking a Lab Assistant I to accurately perform various functions in the histology lab. The role involves handling slides, cases, and equipment while maintaining strict safety and privacy standards.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, with 1 year of healthcare environment experience preferred. This full-time position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of health care environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical case paperwork and slides for delivery to pathologists.
• Manage SSR orders.
• Load and remove slides from stainers.
• Retrieve needed slides and blocks from files.
• Package slides and blocks for return to outside facilities.
• File blocks and slides.
• Print slide labels.
• Perform lab cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Follow all lab safety procedures and guidelines, protecting PHI and data.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The person in this position is a Lab Assistant I who accurately performs various functions in the histology lab.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates surgical case paperwork and slides for delivery to pathologists.
• Manages SSR orders.
• Loads and removes slides from stainers.
• Retrieve needed slides and blocks from files.
• Package slides and blocks for return to outside facilities.
• File blocks and slides.
• Print slide labels.
• Perform lab cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• 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.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

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