Job Information
Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley Pathology Laboratory Assistant in Poughkeepsie, New York
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