Pathology Lab Assistant III: Slide Prep & Lab Operations

United Digestive; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive Pathology Services in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Pathology Lab Assistant to organize and prep slides and maintain documentation and supplies for the pathology lab.

Requires a High School diploma or GED with knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics; 1 year pathology experience preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office and independent, precise work is essential. Occasional travel and shift variability may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; working knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics is required.
• 1 year of clinical experience in the pathology setting preferred; 1 year of experience with CLIA regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Must be computer literate and able to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens received, and ensures correct labeling of all materials
• Completes sorting and accessioning of pathology specimens
• Initiates daily grossing log (To include patient name, accession#, and slide protocol notes)
• Prepares specimen cassettes for each specimen
• Prepares and organizes slides for distribution to the Pathologist
• Identifies problems and brings to the attention of more senior laboratory staff. Troubleshoots with supervision
• Responding to endoscopy center and physician requests related to pathology
• Filing and inventorying patient slides and blocks
• Managing lab supply inventory
• Maintaining lab equipment through upkeep, quality control checks, and logs
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions
• Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
• Follows all CLIA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements
• Any other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

biology

chemistry

histology

immunology

mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Digestive Pathology Services in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Pathology Lab Assistant to organize and prep slides and maintain documentation and supplies for the pathology lab.

Requires a High School diploma or GED with knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics; 1 year pathology experience preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office and independent, precise work is essential. Occasional travel and shift variability may apply.