Pathology Lab Assistant — Precise Specimen Processing & Team Support

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System seeks a Pathology Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing, accessioning, and EMR documentation. The role emphasizes accuracy, effective communication with patients and team members, and ability to handle interruptions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred: Associate degree in a related field and at least 1 year of related experience. English proficiency required for documentation and patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Language proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Handles tissues specimens and storage.
• Processes body fluid specimens and prepares specimen aliquots.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize, initiate actions as needed with good judgement, problem solving skills and shift gears in a busy environment.
• Receives specimen and verifies accurate specimen and requisition labeling.
• Manages patient and specimen encounters, order entry, accessioning, and send outs.
• Ability to work in team environment and independently.
• Prioritizes and organizes heavy workload situations.
• Ability to multitask without compromising accuracy and quality.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively, and courteously to support team members and patient care.
• Recognizes problems, investigates, and takes corrective action, documents problem and and response, and notifies supervisor in a timely manner.

Education

Associates - Related Field

Job description

Altru Health System seeks a Pathology Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing, accessioning, and EMR documentation. The role emphasizes accuracy, effective communication with patients and team members, and ability to handle interruptions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred: Associate degree in a related field and at least 1 year of related experience. English proficiency required for documentation and patient interaction.