National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
Histology Laboratory Assistant
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Job Summary
Provides administrative assistance and logistical support to Histology Laboratory through a general understanding of Surgical Pathology Laboratory Operations and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Prepares cases to be grossed-in in the Histology laboratory, accessions cases, checks tissue‑examination forms and specimens for completeness and accuracy, and labels specimen cassettes and slides with accession numbers according to varied specimen requirements.
Assists processing of specimens for testing at the Regional Laboratory Histology Department.
Follows established procedures for processing of patient samples. Determines the acceptability of specimens and acts on that information.
Places orders for tests to be performed at reference laboratory (e.g., Stone analysis, tick ID, flow specimens, send‑out specimens for derm and hematopathology cases, etc.).
Communicates with medical, clinical and technical staff at other laboratories and medical centers concerning specimen inquiries, problems, and investigations.
Assists Histology in the assurance that all departmental copies of reports and necessary tissue blocks and slides are maintained in chronological/numerical order and according to appropriate storage requirements.
Files and maintains microscope slides and paraffin blocks of surgical pathology cases.
Follows instrument and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Maintains records of actions. Attempts to troubleshoot malfunctioning instruments or equipment, referring major problems to the supervisor or designee.
Prepares stains, performs and documents all QC on stains and reagents in accordance to regulatory requirements.
Assists the pathologists in fine needle aspiration procedures. Prepares and maintains related reagents and stains.
Performs duties in compliance with laboratory safety and infection control practices. Wears protective equipment as required.
Recycles chemicals for re‑use in the Histology Department and disposes of biohazardous waste according to company policies.
Assists material handlers to maintain adequate inventory of clerical and laboratory supplies. Orders supplies for reference lab tests and maintains them by expiration date. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Presents a professional appearance and manner to all patients and co‑workers.
Shuttles specimens, and papers between the Histology laboratory and pathology offices.
Assists supervisor with the orientation and training of new employees.
Performs other related duties as directed.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Responsibilities
Prepares cases to be grossed-in in the Histology laboratory, accessions cases, checks tissue‑examination forms and specimens for completeness and accuracy, and labels specimen cassettes and slides with accession numbers according to varied specimen requirements.
Assists processing of specimens for testing at the Regional Laboratory Histology Department.
Follows established procedures for processing of patient samples. Determines the acceptability of specimens and acts on that information.
Places orders for tests to be performed at reference laboratory (e.g., Stone analysis, tick ID, flow specimens, send‑out specimens for derm and hematopathology cases, etc.).
Communicates with medical, clinical and technical staff at other laboratories and medical centers concerning specimen inquiries, problems, and investigations.
Assists Histology in the assurance that all departmental copies of reports and necessary tissue blocks and slides are maintained in chronological/numerical order and according to appropriate storage requirements.
Files and maintains microscope slides and paraffin blocks of surgical pathology cases.
Follows instrument and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Maintains records of actions. Attempts to troubleshoot malfunctioning instruments or equipment, referring major problems to the supervisor or designee.
Prepares stains, performs and documents all QC on stains and reagents in accordance to regulatory requirements.
Assists the pathologists in fine needle aspiration procedures. Prepares and maintains related reagents and stains.
Performs duties in compliance with laboratory safety and infection control practices. Wears protective equipment as required.
Recycles chemicals for re‑use in the Histology Department and disposes of biohazardous waste according to company policies.
Assists material handlers to maintain adequate inventory of clerical and laboratory supplies. Orders supplies for reference lab tests and maintains them by expiration date. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Presents a professional appearance and manner to all patients and co‑workers.
Shuttles specimens, and papers between the Histology laboratory and pathology offices.
Assists supervisor with the orientation and training of new employees.
Performs other related duties as directed.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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