Lab Assistant 1 - Day Shift

Specific Responsibilities

• Capable of accessioning surgical pathology specimens utilizing a Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Properly label specimens components (jars, cassettes, slides, etc.).
• Maintain filing systems to include FFPE tissue blocks, prepared slides, and related documents.
• Enforce proper chemical hygiene practices to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
• Perform chemical hazardous waste disposal in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Comply with quality control policies and SOPs to ensure all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories.
• Perform case distribution.
• Perform laboratory duties and other required support functions to support department objectives.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager/director.
• VIZIA Diagnostics Pathology Laboratory attests to the following: For HIPAA compliance purposes, this position has been reviewed by management and meets the ‘need to know’ PHI access criteria of the HIPAA Security Rule. Additionally, per the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the minimum necessary PHI data elements have been identified by management and the minimum necessary PHI access has been granted to the employee/contractor for them to satisfactorily execute the role and responsibilities of this position.

Quality System Requirements

• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• At least one year of experience in a medical setting
• Minimum one year of laboratory experience; customer service, specimen processing
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design

Knowledge

Cognitive Skills

• Performs routine technical tasks working from detailed written or verbal instructions. Performs routine set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of certain area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product.

Supervision Received

Consequence of Errors

Contacts

Time Commitment

Compensation

• Compensation will be market competitive, including salary and benefits. Employee benefits will start on the first of the third month after you commence work.