Pathology Lab Assistant III (68701)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for organizing and prepping slides; as well as maintaining proper documentation equipment and supplies needed for the pathology lab.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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 working with CLIA regulatory requirements is a plus. Pathology Lab Assistant must be computer literate and able to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Pathology Lab Assistant must be able to:

• Communicate with patients co-workers physicians and others in a courteous and professional manner through the telephone email and in-person
• Must have excellent organizational skills to execute a wide variety of lab techniques accurately and expeditiously
• Work and make decisions independently when dealing with specimens and their proper handling based on organization guidelines/policies laws and regulations
• Plan prioritize and complete multiple tasks as delegated by UD leadership

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift hours required. Travel as business needs require.