Histology Laboratory Assistant

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lab Assistant I to support histology operations. The role involves accurate handling of surgical case paperwork, slides, and blocks, and adhering to safety and privacy requirements.

You will assist with staining prep, slide labeling, file organization, equipment maintenance, and coordination with pathologists and external facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical case paperwork and slides for delivery to pathologists.
• Manage SSR orders.
• Load and unload 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 laboratory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Protect PHI and sensitive company data per security policies.
• Follow Corporate Compliance Program and policies, including Privacy and Security policies.

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.