Lab Assistant 3

Pathgroupla; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathology Group of Louisiana is seeking a Lab Assistant for off-site facilities in Louisiana. Evening/Night shift, 40 hours per week; must be able to adjust schedule to meet the needs of the department.

The role involves preparing and turning out slides for pathologist examination, including slide staining and timely compilation, in accordance with standard histology practices. A team-player with good communication and flexibility is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and science coursework preferred.
• One year of work experience in a medical lab preferred.
• Must be a team-player with good verbal communication and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties to prepare and turn out slides for pathologist examination: slide staining and compilation and turn out in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with standard histology practices.
• Must be able to adapt to schedule changes and work collaboratively with others.

Skills

Team-player

Manual dexterity

Analytical skills

Good communication

Education

High school diploma

Some college science

Job description

At Pathology Group of Louisiana, our mission is to provide the finest quality pathology services to patients, referring physicians, outpatient surgery centers and hospitals with the greatest accuracy in the most cost-effective manner as rapidly as possible.

Can we depend on you to work hard for our clients and shareholders? Do you foster a positive work culture for your co-workers?

SCHEDULE/HOURS:

Evening/Night Shift 40 hours per week, some holidays; must be able to adjust schedule to meet the needs of the department.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lab assistant at our contracted off-site facilities responsible for the following:

Performs duties to prepare and turn out slides for pathologist examination: slide staining and compilation and turn out in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with standard histology practices. Must be a team-player, maintain a cooperative attitude and support on-going changes in a professional manner.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High school diploma, some college science preferred. One year of work experience in a medical lab preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Dependable. Must be a quick learner with good manual dexterity. Must be able to adapt to changes in work schedule with good analytical and problem solving skills, adjusting priorities as work requirements demand; must be able to perform multiple tasks correctly and simultaneously; must be able to work independently and make decisions based on good judgment; must possess excellent verbal communication skills and must be able to work well with all others.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

High degree of mental alertness is required; must demonstrate good judgment in establishing priorities that allow for efficient, effective accomplishment of departmental activities that are frequently under time constraints; be able to handle multiple simultaneous activities with calm resolve; possess excellent phone etiquette and recognize problems that need to be referred and make appropriate referrals.