Pathology Laboratory Assistant

APDerm Network of Practices; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is looking for a Pathology Lab Assistant. Responsible for managing specimen processing and quality assurance, the ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and organizational skills. This role operates on a part-time schedule with specific working hours on weekdays, contributing to a culture of high-quality standards and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical judgement needed.
• Visual acuity to distinguish fine detail is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lab Manager with specimen processing and quality assurance.
• Communicate with practice staff and maintain sufficient inventory.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data security practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical judgement

Organizational skills

Education

High School degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Pathology Lab Assistant will assist the Lab Manager with specimen processing, quality assurance on each pathology ensuring receipt and accessioning specimens.

The schedule for this position is Wednesday and Friday 6:30am - 3:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 am - 4pm

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day path lab operations with commitment to providing the highest quality service to patients.
• Daily confirmation of receipt and accessioning specimens.
• Maintain quality control to ensure reliability of processing procedures.
• Verify patient demographics, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information and all other pertinent data found on laboratory request forms.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information etc. and works with clinical staff to resolve them.
• Accurately enters patient information into laboratory information system (LIS).
• Communicate to manager to maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with practice staff.
• Provide advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, interpretation/consultation, verification of specimen quality.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and APDerm.
• Maintains a ONETeam mindset using the foundation of our core values, the 3Ps: Positivity, Productivity, and Professionalism.
• Support APDerm’s mission and culture of high-quality standards by carrying out applicable policies, procedures and established industry standards, laws and regulations. Examples include adhering to privacy and data protection practices, ensuring a safe workplace, and reporting observed or suspected behavior and actions that do not meet APDerm standards.
• Complete all assigned required training by the deadline including, but not limited the Code of Conduct, Privacy & Data Security, and OSHA.

Qualifications

• HS degree and BA preferred.
• Accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Strong analytical judgement.
• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) to distinguish fine detail.
• Good organizational skills, ability to triage and prioritize.