Lab Prep Tech- FullTime
About The Position
Reports directly to the supervisor of the assigned area. The individual will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by preparing various specimens for processing and analysis while maintaining positive patient identification throughout the preparation process. Responsibilities include retrieval and verification of patient specimens; tracking of specimens without a requisition; accessioning wet tissue specimens, outside/consultation material, and cytology specimens; compiling work logs and printing slides; slide cover slipping; pathology case distribution; block and slide filing and retrieval; processor and other equipment maintenance; chemical hazardous waste removal; distillation of laboratory chemicals; record retention; cleaning and upkeep of work areas; disposal of stored patient tissues; ordering stain requests; answering phones; and knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems. Performs duties and communicates in an accurate, professional and ethical manner. Must demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness as well as an ability to utilize proper techniques to deal effectively with people in stressful situations. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Data Entry
- Good communication skills with internal and external laboratory customers and associates through verbal and electronic communication.
- Knowledge of laboratory departments, specimen types, equipment and processing.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and organize work flow. Requires good decision-making skills.
- Must be detailed oriented.
- Must be able to resolve stressful situations in a professional manner.
- 1-2 years Data entry or Lab experience.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational Training
- Specific course work in phlebotomy, medical terminology and data entry.
- Specimen processing and test preparation in microbiology, histology or cytology.
Responsibilities
- Retrieval and verification of patient specimens
- Tracking of specimens without a requisition
- Accessioning wet tissue specimens, outside/consultation material, and cytology specimens
- Compiling work logs and printing slides
- Slide cover slipping
- Pathology case distribution
- Block and slide filing and retrieval
- Processor and other equipment maintenance
- Chemical hazardous waste removal
- Distillation of laboratory chemicals
- Record retention
- Cleaning and upkeep of work areas
- Disposal of stored patient tissues
- Ordering stain requests
- Answering phones
- Knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
