Laboratory Assistant - Part Time

Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit Pathology is seeking a Part Time Lab Assistant/Specimen Accessioner in Loveland, CO. The role offers 24–30 hours per week with evening hours, ideal for students seeking flexible, entry-level lab experience.

You will work with the Accessioning Director, Histology, Cytology and Molecular Supervisors, gaining exposure to diverse laboratory processes and collaborating with Summit's pathologists and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; some college coursework preferred.
• Previous data entry or laboratory/healthcare experience is a plus.
• Strong organization, confidentiality, and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and enter patient demographics and specimen data.
• Assess specimen quality and prepare for processing or grossing.
• Ensure correct identification and accessioning of numbers and names.
• Perform quality control of requisitions.
• File slides/blocks and maintain filing room.
• Handle tissue processors and related equipment.
• Answer phones and triage calls; maintain etiquette.
• Coordinate with clients to resolve discrepancies on specimens or paperwork.
• Operate multiple computer systems with accuracy.
• Maintain knowledge through continuing education and professional activities.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Problem solving

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Tools

Laboratory data systems

Job description

Summit Pathology

Is looking to add anenthusiastic team player to our fast - paced, growing Pathology Company, as a Part Time Lab Assistant/Specimen Accessioner. This position is perfect for a current college student looking for evening hours, scheduling flexibility, and entry level laboratory experience. We are looking for a commitment of at least 24 hours per week, up to 30 hours per week. This position will be posted until filled.

As a Lab Aide - Accessioner, you will be working closely with the Accessioning Director, Histology, Cytology and Molecular Supervisors & Team Leads. Furthermore you will have the opportunity to work withSummit's Pathologists and other laboratory staff.

Who We Are:

Summit Pathology is an independent pathology laboratory, owned by a group of board-certified pathologists. We have been serving hospital systems and physician offices in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for more than thirty five years. With a variety of subspecialties, Summit Pathology offers world class expertise, state of the art disease detection and exceptional customer service. We take pride in providing outstanding general surgical pathology as well as high level expertise in additional areas such as breast pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology (including flow cytometry), gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, transfusion medicine, microbiology and clinical chemistry.

*Starting pay for this position is $20/hour

Responsibilities and Duties

• Specimen receiving and data entry of patient demographics and specimen information.
• Responsible for assessing the specimen quality, making necessary correction, and preparing the specimen for processing or grossing.
• Accuracy in the identification and accessioning of numbers and names.
• Quality control of completed requisitions.
• Filing of slides and blocks and daily maintenance of the filing room.
• Handling and troubleshooting of tissue processors.
• Answering phones and triaging phone calls. Proper phone etiquette.
• Workingwith clients to address and fix any discrepancies on patient specimens or paperwork.
• Competency and accuracy using multiple computer systems.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignment through continuing education or professional organization.
• Appropriate reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of above functions, reports, removes unsafe equipment and attends safety education sessions.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education/experience: High school diploma. Some college course work. Previous data entry or laboratory/healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively problem-solve issues.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain necessary level of confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Competency and accuracy using multiple computer systems.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, including medical terminology.

Summit Pathology Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. Summit Pathology is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.