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Pathology Specimen Processing Assistant

2 months ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Inova Full time

The Pathology Specimen Processing Assistant is responsible for acquiring and handling pathology specimens while ensuring accurate specimen identification. This role involves assisting histology technicians and maintaining laboratory instruments to guarantee the optimal preparation of all samples. The assistant will perform clerical and digital tasks essential for the efficient operation of the department. Responsibilities include conducting frozen section staining, applying cover-slips, and properly labeling slides to facilitate diagnostic assessments. Effective communication is crucial to foster team knowledge, and adherence to regulatory standards is necessary to meet compliance obligations. The role also encourages participation in professional development opportunities to promote personal and departmental growth.

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to site-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals, and directives; comply with regulatory agency standards (CAP, JCAHO, Medicare, OSHA, state, FDA); stay updated by attending meetings or reviewing minutes; promptly acknowledge changes; engage with emails and informational resources; understand specimen processing principles to ensure optimal cytological preparations independently, following established protocols. Maintain laboratory equipment in a clean and functional condition, following established guidelines; demonstrate troubleshooting and corrective action capabilities for any instrument or specimen discrepancies; accurately obtain and organize specimens for further processing, adhering to established protocols. Process specimens using appropriate fixatives or decalcification agents, including specialized lymph node defatting techniques and preparation of flow cytometry media, according to established procedures; accurately label cassettes and maintain grossing stations and frozen section areas in a clean and operational state; manage slides, blocks, and tissues (including filing, retrieval, and disposal) in a timely and precise manner, following established protocols. Organize periodic quality assurance materials for pathology peer review promptly, according to established procedures; accession specimens, order procedures, enter level charges, and generate slide labels quickly and accurately, adhering to established protocols; manage supply orders to ensure adequate inventory levels at all times, according to established procedures. Process send-outs accurately and completely, following established procedures; perform cover-slipping and accurately label slides to assist in diagnostic evaluations; ensure stained slides are covered uniformly, maintaining cleanliness and absence of artifacts, according to established procedures; accurately label slides, ensuring alignment with the correct protocol, according to established procedures. Prepare and maintain the morgue and autopsy areas according to established procedures; assist pathologists during autopsies, which may include body opening and closing, according to established procedures and to the satisfaction of the pathologist; process, prepare, and stain cytology specimens to ensure quality results and accurate diagnoses by cytologists/pathologists; assist with fine needle aspiration (FNA) and bone marrow specimen collection and slide preparation, according to established procedures; uphold optimal technical quality in slide preparation and staining, according to established procedures. Execute necessary quality assurance and clerical tasks, according to established procedures. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Inova Employee Benefits and Perks:

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability NEW 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan Competitive salary: Pay based on experience. Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours from your first day of work. Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets, and local offerings.

Shift: Varies-PRN

Hours: Varies-PRN

Location: INOVA Central Lab

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Years of Experience:

No experience required.

Job Responsibilities

Adhere to site-specific SOPs, manuals, and directives; comply with regulatory agency standards (CAP, JCAHO, Medicare, OSHA, state, FDA); stay updated by attending meetings or reviewing minutes; promptly acknowledge changes; engage with emails and informational resources; understand specimen processing principles to ensure optimal cytological preparations independently, following established protocols. Maintain laboratory equipment in a clean and functional condition, following established guidelines; demonstrate troubleshooting and corrective action capabilities for any instrument or specimen discrepancies; accurately obtain and organize specimens for further processing, adhering to established protocols. Process specimens using appropriate fixatives or decalcification agents, including specialized lymph node defatting techniques and preparation of flow cytometry media, according to established procedures; accurately label cassettes and maintain grossing stations and frozen section areas in a clean and operational state; manage slides, blocks, and tissues (including filing, retrieval, and disposal) in a timely and precise manner, following established protocols. Organize periodic quality assurance materials for pathology peer review promptly, according to established procedures; accession specimens, order procedures, enter level charges, and generate slide labels quickly and accurately, adhering to established protocols; manage supply orders to ensure adequate inventory levels at all times, according to established procedures. Other duties as assigned.