Laboratory Assistant

The Laboratory Assistant maneuvers in a cross functional role between the gross room and the pathology office. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the upkeep and operation of gross room equipment, solution rotation/replacement and specimen verification. Additionally, within the Pathology office, this position is expected to collect and prepare specimens for review, as well as order entry and management. Minimum Education Associates Degree Required or High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and Three years of related experience maybe considered in lieu of degree Required Minimum Work Experience 0-1 year Previous laboratory or health care experience. Required Responsible for correctly accessioning and ordering testing per protocol. Keeps an inventory of Grossing room and place orders to maintain adequate stock of needed items. Receives and orders, fills phone requests for reports, slides or blocks for outside studies, consults and legal cases of Pathology material. Responsible for distributing completed reports to designated personnel. Requests and posts surgery schedule and frozen sections for following day. Enters Pathologist on call into directory in LIS system. Follows established procedures for histology quality control and reports discrepancies to the manager. Troubleshoots equipment, reagents, or procedural technique when problems occur. Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem. Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or bodily fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the laboratory as defined in the scope of service to ensure that appropriate testing for all clients served is correctly and accurately performed.