PathGroup · 2 hours ago
Histology Laboratory Assistant
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPathGroup is a healthcare company specializing in laboratory services, and they are seeking a Histology Laboratory Assistant to perform daily activities related to tissue specimen accessioning. The role involves assisting pathologists, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes
Assist pathologists/PA in cutting room when needed
Properly hang tissue on the processors
Responsible for determining/selecting specimens for grossing
Photograph specimen (Polaroid and 35 mm)
Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as Lymphoma Phenotyping, Quantitative Iron studies, etc
Keep quality control charts on equipment in the accession and cutting room
Prepare routine solutions, ensure paraffin dispensers are filled daily, maintain and inventory of supplies and store in proper location and keep a clean work area
Responsible for proper disposal and handling of hazardous waste to include xylene recycling (i.e. xylene, reagent alcohol, formaldehyde) and dispose of specimens according to procedures
Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred
Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals
Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data
Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies
Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries
Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes
Assist pathologists/PA in cutting room when needed
Properly hang tissue on the processors
Responsible for determining/selecting specimens for grossing
Photograph specimen (Polaroid and 35 mm)
Prepare tissue to be sent out for further testing such as Lymphoma Phenotyping, Quantitative Iron studies, etc
Keep quality control charts on equipment in the accession and cutting room
Prepare routine solutions, ensure paraffin dispensers are filled daily, maintain and inventory of supplies and store in proper location and keep a clean work area
Responsible for proper disposal and handling of hazardous waste to include xylene recycling (i.e. xylene, reagent alcohol, formaldehyde) and dispose of specimens according to procedures
Review procedure manuals and stay current with procedural changes that have occurred
Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals
Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data
Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies
Company
PathGroup
PathGroup provides anatomic and clinical pathology services in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and North Carolina.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.5M2022-05-13Private Equity
2016-08-01Private Equity
2010-01-12Debt Financing· $19.5M
Leadership Team
Imad Nijim
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
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