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The Histology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, identification verification, processing and preparing of Histology samples.
Job Responsibility:
Diligently check/communicate with Pathologists and Lab Coordinators regarding any questions and concerns, monitor the orphaned slide file daily, reconcile “exception lists” and find missing slides for scanning
Scan all slides into scanners and provide edits per protocol
Run and maintain the staining and cover-slipping instruments
Accurately scan all slides and blocks returned from pathologists at benchmark
Clinical and Anatomic
Process other add-on requests in a timely manner including all Antrim changes to original accession number
Processing biopsy submissions under fume hood
Organizing TRF (test request forms) with samples on grossing trays
Sorting urgent and manifest samples
Drying leaked TRF’s per SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and performing container transfers
Receiving biopsy samples from other labs and organizing as outlined above
Scanning of TRF’s using the scanner
monitoring output to make sure there are no errors in getting these to Transcription
Pull and reconcile assigned pending lists
Awareness of quality control and calibration
Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab
Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures
Maintains clean and organized work area
Restocks supplies as needed
Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation
Consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
2- or 4-year degree in science-related field preferred
Prior lab experience preferred
Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments
General science background with Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Histology procedures and equipment
Attention to detail and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication skills and ability to exchange accurate information
Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions
Positive, can-do attitude
Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office