Part-Time 1st Shift Lab Assistant Send Outs

Clinpath Diagnostics; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Clinpath Diagnostics in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a part-time position that includes preparing slides and paraffin blocks for external institutions. Responsibilities involve handling and packaging tissues and samples while adhering to strict regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent customer service and organizational skills, along with a high school diploma or GED. The role supports patient care and legal requests in a team-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently needed.
• Ability to self-direct and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides and paraffin blocks for outside institutions.
• Handle and package tissues and blood samples.
• Maintain accurate tracking for all materials.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer

Label printers

Phone

Fax

Printers

Job description

JOB Summary: Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm (up to 20 hours per week). This job includes, but is not limited to, preparing slides and paraffin blocks to be sent to outside institutions for continuation of patient care, second opinions and legal requests.

In addition, this position includes the handling and packaging of tissues, peripheral blood, and bone marrow samples for reference testing. Employees are responsible for following all Company policies and procedures, including adherence to regulatory standards such as CAP, HIPAA, CLIA and OSHA, and safety standards in performing all aspects of the functions below.

Essential Functions

• Preparing slides and paraffin blocks to be sent out to outside institutions.
• Preparing tissues, peripheral blood, and bone marrow samples to be sent for reference testing.
• Verifying all patient identifiers are concordant prior to release and upon return of materials.
• Maintaining an accurate and timely tracking system for all material sent out and returned.
• Preserving samples for legal requests.
• Interacting with clients and patients regarding send-out procedures.
• Researching send-out requests for appropriateness.
• Verifying information is correctly entered into several databases.
• Preparing blocks and slides to be returned to originating laboratory.
• Auditing requests weekly for completeness and follow-up.
• Assisting co‑workers researching historical cases and return of materials.
• Monitoring department fax and email inbox and responding to requests in a timely manner.
• Answering phone calls in a professional manner.
• Maintaining Send‑out Module for tracking.
• Handling materials for pathologist consults to include returned consult reports.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Physical / Mental Demands, Environment

• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must have good organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Must have the ability to self‑direct.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in front of computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.

Equipment Used

• Computer and label printers.
• Phone, Fax, and Printers.

Responsibilities

None

Additional Functions

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks as needed, receiving, and giving help to staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Level I: less than 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Level II: 4-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Level III: 8 years of relevant work experience.

Work Environment

Clin-Path provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gender identity. Clin-Path complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.