Pathology Slide Processor - Laboratory

Genesis-Global-Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holiday

Business Casual Environment

Job summary

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC is seeking a cytology specimen technician to perform technical preparation of slides from ThinPrep samples and participate in quality control screening. Responsibilities include labeling, preparing slides, operating imaging and staining systems, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and preferred 3 months of Clinical Laboratory Accessioner training.

Qualifications

• General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required
• 3 month Clinical Laboratory Accessioner Training preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify cytology specimens.
• Create sample worksheets utilizing dMDL.
• Label cytology imaging slides with patient identifiers.
• Prepare slides utilizing ThinPrep 2000.
• Operate Veristain.
• Operate Tissue-Tek Film cover slipper for cytology imaging slides.
• Load and operate ThinPrep Imaging System.
• Process sample worksheets.
• Manual preparation of cytology slide using GAA protocol.
• Coordinate waste disposal.
• Coordinate with Cytology manager.
• Record keeping.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed and materials are handled properly.
• Maintain patient privacy at all times.
• Be a team player and accountable for own work.

Education

High school

Job description

Job Summary

Performs technical preparation of cytology slides from ThinPrep samples for microscopic examination; presents quality control screening of slides.

Essential Functions

• Identify cytology specimens.
• Create sample worksheets utilizing dMDL.
• Label cytology imaging slides with patient identifiers.
• Preparing slides utilizing ThinPrep 2000
• Operate Veristain
• Operate Tissue-Tek Film cover slipper for cytology imaging slides.
• Load and operate ThinPrep Imaging System
• Process sample worksheets
• Manual preparation of cytology slide using GAA protocol

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordination of waste disposal
• Coordination with Cytology manager
• Record keeping
• Assures activities are conducted in a safe manner and materials are handled according to safety guidelines.
• Assures customer privacy is maintained at all times.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
• Assures information is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
• Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems.
• Productive work habits are consistently displayed.
• Accuracy and quality are maintained for all activities.

Job Qualifications

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required

• 3 month Clinical Laboratory Accessioner Training preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and perform repetitive motion
• Proficient visual and audio skills

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to chemicals, body fluids.
• Use of personal protective equipment

Education and Experience

• High school
• Medical experience preferred

We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
• Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Business Casual Environment
• Credit Union

Visit us at http://www.mdlab.com.

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.