Impactful Surgical Pathology Assistant - Lab Triage & Support

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Tucson, AZ is seeking a laboratory support professional to receive and triage tissue and cytology specimens, and assist with frozen sections, bone marrow samples, and fine-needle procedures.

The role also provides clerical support and requires maintaining equipment. High school diploma is required with 6 months of medical lab experience, plus strong communication and typing skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 6 months medical laboratory specimen handling experience.
• Requires good communication, comprehension and typing skills.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within Pathology.
• Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication skills; ability to use Word and Excel; multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage tissue and cytology specimens.
• Assist with frozen sections, bone marrows and fine-needle procedures.
• Provide clerical support and maintain equipment.

Skills

Medical laboratory experience

Communication skills

Typing skills

Word and Excel

Prioritization capability

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Tucson, AZ is seeking a laboratory support professional to receive and triage tissue and cytology specimens, and assist with frozen sections, bone marrow samples, and fine-needle procedures.

The role also provides clerical support and requires maintaining equipment. High school diploma is required with 6 months of medical lab experience, plus strong communication and typing skills.