Histology Aide

SHIFT: Tues-Wed & Fri 1130pm-8am

PURPOSE OF JOB: 

The Histology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, identification verification, processing and preparing of Histology samples.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Diligently check/communicate via phone, email and in person with Pathologists and LABC regarding any questions and concerns, monitor the Orphaned slide file daily, reconcile “exception lists” and find missing slides for scanning
• Scan all slides into Leica 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.
• Pull recut, IHC, special stain requests and other add-on requests in a timely manner including all Antrim changes to original accession number
• Accessioning biopsy submissions under fume hood
• Organizing TRF’s with samples on grossing trays
• Sorting STAT and manifest samples
• Drying leaked TRF’s per SOP and performing container transfers
• Receiving biopsy samples from other labs and organizing as outlined above
• Scanning of TRF’s using the IBML 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.
• Cross-train and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.
• Applies job skills and lab policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.
• Reads, understands and 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.  
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization.  Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.     

            EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent, prior lab experience and/or 2, 3 or 4 year degree in Science-related field preferred. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

• Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments preferred but not required
• Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Microbiology procedures and equipment helpful
• General science background
• Attention to detail
• Organized with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Extensive standing, phone, and computer use
• Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
• Ability to communicate verbally on the phone and in person
• Fluency in the English language
• Extended hours may be needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Laboratory environment with potential biohazards present
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Work under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.
• Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.