Lab Assistant II - Histology

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  Perform routineand limited non-routineactivities involved in the preparation ofslidesfor microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) (under general supervision and according to policies and procedures).

  
  
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  Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.

  
  
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  Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

  
  
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  Perform cover slipping of stained slideseithermanually and automated.

  
  
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  Perform routine H&E staining either manually or automated.

  
  
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  Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routineslide staining, under direct supervision.

  
  
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  Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.

  
  
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  Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.

  
  
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  Run and/or monitor pending lists, if applicable.

  
  
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  Generate and maintain department statistics, if applicable.

  
  
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  Monitor inventory,requisition supplies prior to depletion;stock and maintain laboratory supplies.

  
  
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  Clean,sterilize,organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).

  
  
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  Comply with all health, qualityand safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.

  
  
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  May assist technical staff with limited technical functions, with appropriate education and training. (Contact MQA-AP for specific guidance).

  
  
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  Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

  
  

Required WorkExperience:

One (1) year of histopathology or otherlaboratory experience

One (1)year of experience handling PHI and other patient information using an LIS

Preferred Work Experience:

Three (3) years of histopathology or other laboratory experience, including providing support to pathologists.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety oflaboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

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  Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation.

  
  

Skills:

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously andeffectively with supervisors,co-workers and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.

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