Histology Laboratory Assistant, Part Time day shift

Health eCareers; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Histology Laboratory Assistant for a part-time day shift role. The successful candidate will provide administrative and logistical support in the Histology Laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards of patient care. Responsibilities include preparing specimens, assisting in testing processes, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Ideal candidates will have a background in life sciences and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1500

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a Histology Laboratory required.
• Certification or documentation of coursework completion required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cases for the Histology laboratory and processes specimens.
• Maintains departmental reports, tissue blocks, and slides.
• Adheres to laboratory safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Data management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent training

20+ credit hours in Life Sciences

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

Histology Laboratory Assistant, Part Time Day Shift

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Job Summary

Provides administrative assistance and logistical support to the Histology Laboratory through a general understanding of Surgical Pathology Laboratory Operations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares cases to be grossed-in in the Histology laboratory, accessions cases, checks tissue-examination forms and specimens for completeness and accuracy, and labels specimen cassettes and slides with accession numbers according to varied specimen requirements.
2. Assists in processing specimens for testing at the Regional Laboratory Histology Department.
3. Follows established procedures for processing patient samples and determines the acceptability of specimens.
4. Places orders for tests to be performed at reference laboratories and communicates with medical, clinical, and technical staff regarding specimen inquiries and problems.
5. Maintains departmental reports, tissue blocks, and slides in proper order and storage.
6. Files and maintains microscope slides and paraffin blocks.
7. Performs instrument and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and records actions taken.
8. Prepares stains, performs, and documents QC on stains and reagents in accordance with regulatory standards.
9. Assists pathologists in fine needle aspiration procedures, maintaining related reagents and stains.
10. Adheres to laboratory safety and infection control practices, wearing protective equipment as required.
11. Recycles chemicals and disposes of biohazardous waste per policies.
12. Maintains inventory of supplies, orders supplies, and keeps work area clean and organized.
13. Maintains patient confidentiality and presents a professional manner to patients and staff.
14. Shuttles specimens and documents between the laboratory and pathology offices.
15. Assists with training new employees and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a Histology Laboratory.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent training, or completion of 20+ credit hours in Life Sciences.
• Certification or documentation of coursework completion required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, laboratory procedures, infection control, and anatomy.
• Effective communication, organizational, and data management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with applicable computer software preferred.

Additional Information

• Sign-on bonus of $1500.
• Schedule: 7:30 am - 11:30 am, Monday to Friday.
• Employment type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level.
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare.