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Pathology Laboratory Assistant
Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley • Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Pathology Laboratory Assistant at Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is responsible for providing administrative support in the laboratory, focusing on specimens and slides. This role involves receiving and accessioning pathology laboratory specimens, handling special requests, preparing slides, and maintaining the block and slide archive, among other duties.
Responsibilities
- Receives and accessions pathology laboratory specimens into the laboratory interface system (LIS)
- Scans specimen grossing information into LIS
- Handles special requests for IHC staining
- Receives shipments of returned slides and prepares them for weekly QA
- Files all slides and paperwork
- Prepares/labels Cytology and Histology slides on a daily basis
- Assists in scraping histology blocks
- Prepares cases for second opinions and follows up on their return
- Troubleshoots and resolves phone calls regarding patient specimen status, as well as handling department triages and faxing reports as needed
- Generates accession logs
- Organizes and maintains block and slide archive
- Unpacks supplies
- Charges the processor weekly
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum Education of a HS Diploma
- Associate degree preferred
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Must have experience with data entry and computers
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Pathology Laboratory Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Pathology/PMG
STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Laboratory Manager
POSITION SUMMARY: The Pathology Laboratory Assistant will provide administrative help in the laboratory as it relates to specimens and slides.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Receives and accessions pathology laboratory specimens into the laboratory interface system (LIS)
+ Scans specimen grossing information into LIS
+ Handles special requests for IHC staining
+ Receives shipments of returned slides and prepares them for weekly QA
+ Files all slides and paperwork
+ Prepares/labels Cytology and Histology slides on a daily basis
+ Assists in scraping histology blocks
+ Prepares cases for second opinions and follows up on their return
+ Troubleshoots and resolves phone calls regarding patient specimen status, as well as handling department triages and faxing reports as needed
+ Generates accession logs
+ Organizes and maintains block and slide archive
+ Unpacks supplies
+ Charges the processor weekly
+ Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Minimum Education of a HS Diploma; Associate degree preferred
+ Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
+ Ability to communicate effectively
+ Must have experience with data entry and computers
Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB TITLE: Pathology Laboratory Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Pathology/PMG
STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Laboratory Manager
POSITION SUMMARY: The Pathology Laboratory Assistant will provide administrative help in the laboratory as it relates to specimens and slides.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Receives and accessions pathology laboratory specimens into the laboratory interface system (LIS)
+ Scans specimen grossing information into LIS
+ Handles special requests for IHC staining
+ Receives shipments of returned slides and prepares them for weekly QA
+ Files all slides and paperwork
+ Prepares/labels Cytology and Histology slides on a daily basis
+ Assists in scraping histology blocks
+ Prepares cases for second opinions and follows up on their return
+ Troubleshoots and resolves phone calls regarding patient specimen status, as well as handling department triages and faxing reports as needed
+ Generates accession logs
+ Organizes and maintains block and slide archive
+ Unpacks supplies
+ Charges the processor weekly
+ Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Minimum Education of a HS Diploma; Associate degree preferred
+ Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
+ Ability to communicate effectively
+ Must have experience with data entry and computers
Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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