Pathology Lab Assistant

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am through 4:30 pm. No weekends. No holidays. Prepares tissue, biopsies and skin for gross pathology. Gross pathology involves the dictation of overall description of specimen to include size, the cutting of the specimen, loading specimens into processor to prepare specimen blocks for specimen block cutting staining, and Pathology analysis. Registers patient/specimens, assigning unique numbers to each specimen, and orders tests, which are tied to charges. Assists the Pathologist with autopsies. Processes surgical specimens by a frozen process to quickly prepare specimens for Pathologist analysis for patients during surgery. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent.
• Perform analytical functions such as calculating, weighing and correlating of information
• Must be able to perform basic data entry.
• Shows how to use (through a competency assessment) a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.
• Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• This position does repetitive tasks as numbering of specimens and requires concentration when handling toxic chemicals.
• The position requires considerable walking, standing, bending or occasional lifting of objects greater than 40 pounds.
• This position has constant exposure to infectious disease, hazardous chemicals as xylene, acetone, alcohol, formaldehyde, sharps and fumes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in the sciences such as biology and anatomy.
• Tissue cutting skills, anatomical lab experience.
• Customer service skills, troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue, biopsies and skin for gross pathology.
• Dictation of overall description of specimen to include size
• Cutting of the specimen
• Loading specimens into processor to prepare specimen blocks for specimen block cutting staining, and Pathology analysis.
• Registers patient/specimens, assigning unique numbers to each specimen, and orders tests, which are tied to charges.
• Assists the Pathologist with autopsies.
• Processes surgical specimens by a frozen process to quickly prepare specimens for Pathologist analysis for patients during surgery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree