Summary:
The Lab Aide I is responsible for supporting the Histology department with all clerical and ancillary duties
in keeping all equipment ready to run for patient output. This position works under the direction of the
supervisor and follows standard Laboratory procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Handles, prepares, and loads/unloads stainers; conducts dehydrating and cover slips slides utilizing
manual or automatic systems.
- Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and shuts down Laboratory equipment, accessories, and
instruments.
- Responsible for filing, tracking, retrieval, and accurate record keeping.
- Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling of all materials.
Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints Labels as
appropriate.
- Records in Laboratory logbooks all slides and stains prepared. Logs appropriate information into the Laboratory Information system.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor of Science in biology or related field preferred.
- Prior experience in the medical field preferred.
- Ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline driven environment.
- Ability to file items in numerical order.
- Ability to send out specimens to various reference testing laboratories.
- Ability to work with client services to resolve patient and client issues.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, general working knowledge of Internet for business use, and skilled in operating office equipment such as fax machines and copiers.
- Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
Lab Specific Qualifications:
- Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.
- Ability to tolerate extensive periods seated and/or standing.
- Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- May have exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment