Pathology Lab Assistant: Cytology & Specimen Processing

Lexington Clinic; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pathology Laboratory Assistant at Lexington Clinic, under the Pathology Manager, supports laboratory productivity by performing patient accommodative services, technical procedures and clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include specimen pickups, cytology processing, surgical accessioning and assisting with bone marrow and frozen sections; knowledge of human tissue types and various technical protocols is required.

Qualifications

• Formal training which will preferably be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent; previous experience in health care or laboratory setting.
• One year of relevant pathology and/or cytology specimen processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specimen pickups.
• Cytology processing.
• Surgical accessioning.
• Assisting with bone marrow and frozen section specimens.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Pathology Laboratory Assistant at Lexington Clinic, under the Pathology Manager, supports laboratory productivity by performing patient accommodative services, technical procedures and clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include specimen pickups, cytology processing, surgical accessioning and assisting with bone marrow and frozen sections; knowledge of human tissue types and various technical protocols is required.