Histology Lab Assistant - San Diego, United States - AcelaBio Inc.

Description

• Communicate with Pathologist, Histology Supervisor and other staff regarding specimen issues and documents status.
• Documents status of all queries and resolution.
• Receives and accessions all specimens into Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Provides histology laboratory support using automation and manual methods as needed and appropriate.
• Labels slides, collates with paperwork, and submits to appropriate pathologist or laboratory staff.
• Documents appropriate tracking and logístical information.
• Monitors logs to ensure all routine cases have been completed, as directed by the Histology Supervisor.
• Records all documentation consistently and legibly.
• Maintains manual and electronic records for easy retrieval of data as necessary.
• Investigates, escalates, and documents any discrepancies noted at sample receipt and accessioning.
• Answers routine inquiries related to blocks, slides, and case status, as directed by the Histology Supervisor.
• Practices the proficient and safe use of equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities within defined turnaround times.
• Cleans, disinfects, performs, and documents routine instrument maintenance per SOP.
• Reports equipment or instrument malfunctions appropriately. Files paraffin blocks and accompanying paperwork on a daily basis.
• Transports and archives specimens, blocks, and slides as necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Perform minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
• Monitors laboratory inventory to ensure supply levels are appropriate and adequate.
• Promptly notifies Histology Supervisor of any supply issues.
• Fosters department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication.
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff as it pertains to sample receipt and accessioning.
• Takes initiative for personal development by attending teleconferences, educational sessions, and required meetings.

• Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Officerelated administrative responsibilities including but not limited to supporting upkeep of documentation.
• Ordering of consumables/supplies and shipping documents and samples.
• Possesses high standards for organization and quality.
• Assists with departmental projects as assigned by management.
• Conducts business in a manner that puts the lives of our patients and the relationships with our clients as the highest priority.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed

• Associates Degree in a science related field, or equivalent work experience.
• High School Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with and understanding of computers.

• Knowledge of general medical terminology to perform various laboratory tasks and to communicate with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of safety requirements to recognize hazardous conditions.
• Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in the laboratory field.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memoranda.
• Ability to create routine reports and correspondence as they pertain to sample receipt and accessioning.
• Ability to interact and communicate with a variety of people, both on a oneonone basis and in meetings and group presentations; must be able to relate to and work with ill, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
• Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Ability to think logically in order to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to produce quality work and have high standards for organization.
• Conducts business in a manner that puts the lives of our patients and the relationships with our clients as the highest priority.