Histology Laboratory Assistant

PathGroup; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup is seeking a Lab Assistant I to support histology operations. The role involves coordinating case paperwork and slides, handling slides and blocks, and maintaining accurate labeling and file organization. Compliance with safety procedures and data privacy is essential.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred experience in a health care setting. This on-site position may require routine lab maintenance and adherence to corporate policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year of previous health care environment job-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Protects data privacy per Corporate Compliance Program and Privacy and Security policies.

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.