Histology Lab Assistant – Pathology Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a laboratory support role performing surgical and cytology specimen handling across departments. You will register and accession specimens, call to obtain information, and prepare cytology slides, with duties including maintenance of lab equipment and safety compliance.

The position requires knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and English proficiency at a high school level, plus math skills for calculations.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Medical Terminology test.
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of anatomy.
• Working knowledge of Histology/Pathology Lab strongly preferred.
• Successful completion of pathology test.
• Written and verbal English skills at 12th grade level
• Ability to perform mathematics at 12th grade level

Responsibilities

• Pick up Surgical and Cytology specimens from different areas of the Hospital numerous times during the day. Requires significant walking.
• Documents specimen problems as directed and according to policy
• Register and accession all surgical and cytology specimens.
• Responsible for calling doctors’ offices, floors and other departments to obtain or correct patient/specimen information.
• Prepare, stain and cover slip GYN and NGYN Cytology and occasional frozen section specimens.
• Maintenance of Thin Prep Processor, centrifuge, stainer, coverslipper and imaging equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring supply levels and record keeping.
• Disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Assist in histology lab activities such as pulling slides off stainers, handing out slides, and other basic functions.
• Provides assistance in Quality Assurance Program.
• Accurate filing slides and blocks as needed.
• Participates in workflow improvements
• Maintain clean laboratory space as directed and according to policy.
• Maintain readiness of Fine Needle Aspiration cart
• Prepare specimens for any required send out testing.
• Training of new employees.
• Organize supplies and reagents.
• And all other related duties.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Anatomy Knowledge

Histology Lab Knowledge

English Skills

Math Skills

Sample Handling

Education

English Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a laboratory support role performing surgical and cytology specimen handling across departments. You will register and accession specimens, call to obtain information, and prepare cytology slides, with duties including maintenance of lab equipment and safety compliance.

The position requires knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and English proficiency at a high school level, plus math skills for calculations.