LAB ASSISTANT

2 weeks ago

Miramar FL United States Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Full time
Category Laboratory Location Pompano Beach, Florida Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations

Shift Day Employee type On Call Work mode On-site

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnician or histotechnologist and possess ASCP certification in Histotechnology. The individual in this position will perform all routine histopathology functions, as well as handle some more complex tasks.

* Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
* Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
* Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
* Obtain, verify and/or validate tissue used in special stains.
* Perform all special stain procedures, both manual and automated.
* May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
* May obtain, verify and/or validate control material used in IHC procedures.
* May perform IHC testing.
* May perform gross tissue examination (high complexity testing) if meets personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP.
* Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
* Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians, students and lab aides.
* Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring troubleshooting.
* Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
* Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
* Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
* Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
* Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
* Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

* AS degree or equivalent training and experience
* HT (ASCP)
* 1-year Histology experience
* Current state licensure, if applicable
* Meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
* If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.

Preferred Work Experience:

* BS degree
* HTL (ASCP)
* Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
* 3 years of histopathology experience
* Immunohistochemistry experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

* The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
* Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
* Frequent walking and/or standing.
* May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

N/A

EDUCATION

Associates Degree(Required)

Bachelor's Degree

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

HTL (ASCP)

NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program

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