Laboratory Assistant - Surg Path/Cytology/Histology Lab

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking aLaboratory Assistantto join our team. This full-time role will work days (8:00 – 4:30 PM), including every 4th Saturday (hours TBD on Saturdays).

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Anatomic Pathology

• Assists in maintaining supplies and helping with inventory
• Supports quality improvement initiatives and lean processes
• Accession specimens according to standard procedures in the laboratory information system
• Properly identifies, labels, processes, and distributes specimens using standard protocol
• Responds appropriately to internal and external customer needs and communicates any problems or issues to them
• Assists with pathology send-outs
• Assists with instrument maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association

-OR-

• Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses

-OR-

• Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Customer Service skills