Well-established dermatology practice seeking a full-time Pathology Lab Assistant.
Duties include
- Receive specimens into lab.
- Release orders in LIS.
- Prepare 70% and 80% ROH solutions following proper procedure.
- Recycle of ROH and Xylene.
- Change solutions on H&E stainer daily.
- Prepare specimens and blocks for grossing.
- Perform tissue embedding upon completion of in-house training and competency assessment.
- Prepare blocks for techs after embedding, including but not limited to, cleaning and organizing blocks prior to tech microtome cutting.
- Assist with H&E slide preparation, including loading and unloading of slides into/from auto-stainer, and operating cover slipper.
- Prepare slide trays and requisitions prior to delivery to pathologists.
- Daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning of lab equipment and tools per schedule.
- Dump formalin vials and neutralize formalin following proper procedure.
- Record daily lab temperatures as listed on QC sheets.
- Receiving and stocking of general lab supplies. Perform monthly inventory as assigned.
- Record orders on work lists and pull blocks for techs.
- Slide, block, and requisition filing.
- Adherence to compliance and completion of compliance training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
