Role OverviewThe Laboratory Assistant- Histology Lab provides specimen processing, gross room, histology, and administrative support to the Anatomic Pathology department. Through accurate specimen handling, documentation, slide and block management, and support of pathology workflows, this position helps ensure efficient diagnostic services and exceptional patient care throughout Cooper University Health Care.
What You Will Do
Receives, verifies, prioritizes, and accessions surgical pathology, biopsy, cytology, autopsy, and consultation specimens. Reviews specimen labeling and requisitions for completeness, resolves discrepancies, maintains specimen identification throughout processing, monitors surgical schedules, and maintains required logs and documentation.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and specimen identification accuracy, strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities, and the ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 0-2 Years Preferred
- Experience in histology, anatomic pathology, clinical laboratory, medical office, or specimen accessioning environment.
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Associate degree or college coursework in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related science field
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