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Histology Lab Assistant

Summit Pathology, Loveland, CO, United States


Company Overview
Summit Pathology is looking to add an enthusiastic team player to our fast-paced, growing pathology company, as a Histology Lab Assistant.

Job Summary
As a Histology Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for clerical and technical duties to assure timely, accurate and efficient distribution of pathology slides.

Responsibilities And Duties

Responsible for morning slide turn out and accurate routing of slides for pathologists (also checking off slides in LIS/QC)

QC check of block to slide before turn out

Completion and turn out of IHC and special stains

Answering Histology phones and troubleshooting calls from pathologists.

Accessioning tech only cases.

Digital pathology scanning, troubleshooting, and distribution

Ultra reagent maintenance

Accurate filing of blocks and unstained slides daily

Proper disposal of recycle materials & trash as needed

Assists pathologists and histologists as needed

Ability to learn Histology skills including embedding, microtomy, and special stains

Works and communicates cooperatively with team members to identify and complete lab responsibilities and meet department goals. Participates in department activities to improve patient care/lab systems, shares new information with all team members attends team meetings and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested

Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignment through continuing education or professional organizations. Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required

In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Summit Pathology needs or requirements

Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes unsafe equipment and attends safety education sessions

Qualifications And Skills

Associate Degree or higher preferred.

One year in a medical laboratory preferred.

Knowledge of handling chemical and biohazardous material desired.

Basic knowledge of biology and medical terminology

Additional considerations will be given to those with an earned Bachelor of Science degree, with a human anatomy course, biology and chemistry obtained from an accredited institution.

Medium work-exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently

Involves constant standing, walking, sitting and movement.

All work will be performed within the laboratory and in close proximity to electrical instruments, computers, and other laboratory equipment and chemicals

Starting pay for this position $20 per hour

Benefits

Five Medical Insurance Options by Cigna

Four Dental Insurance Options by Cigna

Vision Insurance by Cigna

401k by Ascensus

Benefit offerings by ID Shield – Identity Theft Protection, Legal Shield – Legal Protection, TeleHealth

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

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