What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathology Lab Technician position at Cleaver Medical Group Southern Skin?
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for organizing, and prepping slides; as well as maintaining proper documentation, equipment and supplies needed for the pathology lab.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens received and ensures correct labeling of all materials.
- Completes sorting and accessioning of pathology specimens.
- Initiates daily grossing log (To include patient name, accession#, and slide protocol notes).
- Prepares specimen cassettes for each specimen.
- Prepares and organizes slides for distribution to the Pathologist.
- Identifies problems and brings to the attention of more senior laboratory staff. Troubleshoots with supervision.
- Responding to dermatology clinic staff and physician requests related to pathology.
- Filing and inventorying patient slides and blocks.
- Managing lab supply inventory.
- Maintaining lab equipment through upkeep, quality control checks, and logs.
- Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions.
- Maintains established department policies, procedures, and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
- Follows all CLIA, OSHA, HFAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Any other duties and special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required; working knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics is required; 1 year of clinical experience in the pathology setting preferred; 1 year of experience working with CLIA regulatory requirements is a plus.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Pathology Lab Assistant must be able to:
- Communicate with patients, co-workers, physicians, and others in a courteous and professional manner, through the telephone, email, and in-person.
- Must have excellent organizational skills to execute a wide variety of lab techniques accurately and expeditiously.
- Work and make decisions independently, when dealing with specimens and their proper handling, based on organization guidelines/policies, laws, and regulations.
- Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by CMG Management.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Travel as business needs require.
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