Pathology Lab Assistant (4471) PATHOLOGY DAK

SUMMARY:

The Pathologist/Lab Office Assistant will perform a variety of lab administrative duties at the direction of the Dermatopathologist. They will also accurately examine and dissect skin and tissue specimens prepare sections for processing assist with Frozen sections when necessary and assist with other technical duties as assigned by management and/or the pathologist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An earned associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology obtained from and accredited institution OR

Education/training equivalent to the above that includes the following:

• 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution; must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include 6 semester hours of chemistry 6 semester hours of biology and 12 semester hours of chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination AND
• Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES NAACLA or other organization approved by HHS OR at least 3 months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

PHYSICAL GUIDELINES:

Physical guidelines include the ability to move traverse position self remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eights hours per day; reach/handle small objects; distinguish colors visual acuity.

NOTE:

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties skills and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)