Pathology Lab Assistant II

Job Details: Job Location: United Digestive Pathology Services - Alpharetta, GA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements., Job Category: Ancillary Services, GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Pathology Lab Assistant is responsible for organizing, and prepping slides; as well as maintaining proper documentation, equipment and supplies needed for the pathology lab.    RESPONSIBILITIES  Duties include but are not limited to:  Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens received, and ensures correct labeling of all materials Completes sorting and accessioning of pathology specimens Initiates daily grossing log (To include patient name, accession#, and slide protocol notes) Prepares specimen cassettes for each specimen Prepares and organizes slides for distribution to the Pathologist Identifies problems and brings to the attention of more senior laboratory staff. Troubleshoots with supervision Responding to endoscopy center and physician requests related to pathology  Filing and inventorying patient slides and blocks Managing lab supply inventory Maintaining lab equipment through upkeep, quality control checks, and logs Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control Follows all CLIA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements Any other duties and special projects as assigned   REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE  High school diploma or GED required; working knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology, immunology, and mathematics is required; 1 year of clinical experience in the pathology setting preferred; 1 year of experience working with CLIA regulatory requirements is a plus. Pathology Lab Assistant must be computer literate and able to operate multiple Microsoft Office applications.     ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  Pathology Lab Assistant must be able to:  Communicate with patients, co-workers, physicians, and others in a courteous and professional manner, through the telephone, email, and in-person Must have excellent organizational skills to execute a wide variety of lab techniques accurately and expeditiously Work and make decisions independently, when dealing with specimens and their proper handling, based on organization guidelines/policies, laws and regulations Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by UD leadership   PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS  Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift hours required. Travel as business needs require.  Qualifications: