Job Description

This position is Full Time: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm with a weekend rotation. Weekend rotation is once every 6 weeks. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lab Assistant is responsible for a variety of duties throughout the lab. Receiving and accessioning surgical specimens for testing, assists physicians and clients. Also cleans and maintains assigned areas and performs other duties as needed. The Lab Assistant may be involved in minimal handling of Hazardous waste.

Employees are responsible for following all Company policies and procedures. These policies and procedures will include adherence to regulatory standards such as CAP, CLIA, and OSHA, including safety standards in performing all aspects of the functions below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

I:

1.  Receive and accession surgical and cytology specimens.

2.  File blocks and slides as needed.

3.  Perform daily QC documentation

4.  Maintain equipment and supplies in clean condition, including transferring used reagents

from stainers and tissue processors to 90-day accumulation containers (55-gal .

drums).

5. Preps samples for send out to reference labs

6.  May perform other duties as assigned.

II:

1. All duties listed above

III:      1. All duties listed above

Lead:

1. All duties listed above
2. In the absence of the Histology Lab Manager responsible for department oversight and supervision
3. Assist in new employee orientation and training
4. Assist with updating and maintaining Accessioning Procedures
5. Troubleshooting/problem solving
6. Maintain communication with the Histology Lab Manager

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT:

1. In exercising these functions, the employee must be able to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally, and/or up-to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs routinely to move objects.
2. Employees may be exposed to blood products, knife cuts, hazardous waste, and chemical fumes, so appropriate precautionary measures must be followed at all times.  Certain situations require eye protection, a mask, a lab coat, and gloves. Hazardous Waste training is required.

EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Microwave and conventional tissue processors
2. Stainers, H&E, and Thin-Prep
3. Coverslipper
4. Typical lab equipment
5. Computer   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

Level    I: less than 3 years of relevant work experience

II: 4-7 years of relevant work experience

III: 8+ years of relevant work experience

(Experience to be determined at the discretion of the Histology Manager or Accessioning

Supervisor)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the duties of this job. Clin-Path provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gender identity. Clin-Path complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits:

Clin-Path Associates offers nationally competitive compensation and benefits. Our benefits program provides a comprehensive array of services to our employees including, but not limited to health insurance (Primarily covered by the company), dental insurance (100% covered by the company) vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions (401k), & flexible spending account (FSA).

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