Histology Lab Assistant: Fast Turnaround & Team Support

Platinum-Dermatology-Partner; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum-Dermatology-Partner in Glendale, AZ seeks a Histology Lab Assistant to perform clerical and technical duties ensuring timely, accurate distribution of pathology slides. Responsibilities include morning slide turn out, routing for pathologists, and QC checks of blocks to slides.

The role requires an Associate Degree or higher and at least one year in a medical laboratory, with familiarity in LIS/QC and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• One year in a medical laboratory preferred.
• Knowledge of biology and medical terminology.
• Experience with LIS/QC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for morning slide turn out and accurate routing of slides for pathologists.
• 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.
• Assists pathologists and histologists as needed.
• Follows safety standards and maintains equipment.
• Mentions of ongoing education and team orientation are expected.

Skills

Histology knowledge

LIS/QC understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Bachelor of Science in related field

Job description

Platinum-Dermatology-Partner in Glendale, AZ seeks a Histology Lab Assistant to perform clerical and technical duties ensuring timely, accurate distribution of pathology slides. Responsibilities include morning slide turn out, routing for pathologists, and QC checks of blocks to slides.

The role requires an Associate Degree or higher and at least one year in a medical laboratory, with familiarity in LIS/QC and safety practices.