Sonora Quest Laboratories
Surgical Pathology Assistant - Banner Desert
Sonora Quest Laboratories, Arizona City, Arizona, United States, 85123
Surgical Pathology Assistant - Banner Desert
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Surgical Pathology Assistant - Banner Desert
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Sonora Quest Laboratories .
Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona Department Name:
Surgical Pathology-BDMC Work Shift:
Day Job Category:
Lab Base pay rates starting at $20.25 per hour.
Position Summary This position will receive and triage tissue and cytology specimens and provide necessary support functions; assist with frozen sections, bone marrows and fine needles; provide clerical support and maintain equipment.
Core Functions
Receives, accession and labels specimens and corresponding paperwork, assuring proper identification and specimen integrity. Documents any problems utilizing proper protocol. Performs required computer and clerical functions for all surgical and cytology specimens. Assists pathologists or pathologist assistants with set‑up functions, including printing cassettes. Prepares containers and cassettes for shipment to the appropriate processing site, placing them in transport coolers with accompanying paperwork and routing slip.
Assists with frozen sections by operating a cryostat utilizing correct settings, temperatures, alignments and knife angles to insure optimum sectioning. Accesses, processes, cuts and stains fresh samples for frozen section diagnosis. Calls appropriate physicians so the pathologist may give results. Properly stamps and records all specimens for turnaround time documentation. Transfers tissue to the corresponding cassette and places it in formalin for permanent processing. Handles frozen section permanent specimens as directed in item 1.
Assists with autopsies by ensuring all required supplies (including restocking) are available in the morgue. Reviews paperwork and documentation to ensure it is properly completed prior to autopsy. Accessioned autopsy cases and prepared cassettes and containers.
Assists with procedures as directed, i.e., fine‑needle aspirations, bone marrows, and following‑site procedures, utilizing the skills required for accessioning, labeling and preparing for transport.
Provides clerical assistance to triage phone calls to the appropriate pathologist or staff member. Effectively troubleshoots and documents all problems relating to specimens and surgical pathology procedures.
Maintains all equipment, staining protocols, slide and block filing systems, retained tissue specimens and other materials removed during surgery. Fills out all maintenance sheets on a routine basis as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
6 months of previous medical laboratory experience in specimen handling skills.
Requires good communication, comprehension and typing skills.
Possesses a significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the pathology field.
Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills required.
Soft skills include oral/written communication skills, analytical/strategic skills, ability to utilize necessary computer programs including Word and Excel; must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
AA degree preferred.
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Surgical Pathology Assistant - Banner Desert
role at
Sonora Quest Laboratories .
Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona Department Name:
Surgical Pathology-BDMC Work Shift:
Day Job Category:
Lab Base pay rates starting at $20.25 per hour.
Position Summary This position will receive and triage tissue and cytology specimens and provide necessary support functions; assist with frozen sections, bone marrows and fine needles; provide clerical support and maintain equipment.
Core Functions
Receives, accession and labels specimens and corresponding paperwork, assuring proper identification and specimen integrity. Documents any problems utilizing proper protocol. Performs required computer and clerical functions for all surgical and cytology specimens. Assists pathologists or pathologist assistants with set‑up functions, including printing cassettes. Prepares containers and cassettes for shipment to the appropriate processing site, placing them in transport coolers with accompanying paperwork and routing slip.
Assists with frozen sections by operating a cryostat utilizing correct settings, temperatures, alignments and knife angles to insure optimum sectioning. Accesses, processes, cuts and stains fresh samples for frozen section diagnosis. Calls appropriate physicians so the pathologist may give results. Properly stamps and records all specimens for turnaround time documentation. Transfers tissue to the corresponding cassette and places it in formalin for permanent processing. Handles frozen section permanent specimens as directed in item 1.
Assists with autopsies by ensuring all required supplies (including restocking) are available in the morgue. Reviews paperwork and documentation to ensure it is properly completed prior to autopsy. Accessioned autopsy cases and prepared cassettes and containers.
Assists with procedures as directed, i.e., fine‑needle aspirations, bone marrows, and following‑site procedures, utilizing the skills required for accessioning, labeling and preparing for transport.
Provides clerical assistance to triage phone calls to the appropriate pathologist or staff member. Effectively troubleshoots and documents all problems relating to specimens and surgical pathology procedures.
Maintains all equipment, staining protocols, slide and block filing systems, retained tissue specimens and other materials removed during surgery. Fills out all maintenance sheets on a routine basis as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
6 months of previous medical laboratory experience in specimen handling skills.
Requires good communication, comprehension and typing skills.
Possesses a significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the pathology field.
Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills required.
Soft skills include oral/written communication skills, analytical/strategic skills, ability to utilize necessary computer programs including Word and Excel; must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
AA degree preferred.
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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