Description

Job Summary:

Provides administrative assistance and logistical support to Histology Laboratory through a general understanding of Surgical Pathology Laboratory Operations and regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares cases to be grossed-in in the Histology laboratory, accessions cases, checks tissue-examination forms and specimens for completeness and accuracy, and labels specimen cassettes and slides with accession numbers according to varied specimen requirements.
• Assists processing of specimens for testing at the Regional Laboratory Histology Department.
• Follows established procedures for processing of patient samples. Determines the acceptability of specimens and acts on that information.
• Places orders for tests to be performed at reference laboratory (ex. Stone analysis, tick ID, flow specimens, send-out specimens for derm and hematopathology cases, etc.).
• Communicates with medical, clinical and technical staff at other laboratories and medical centers concerning specimen inquiries, problems, and investigations.
• Assists Histology in the assurance that all departmental copies of reports and necessary tissue blocks and slides are maintained in chronological/numerical order and according to appropriate storage requirements.
• Files and maintains microscope slides and paraffin blocks of surgical pathology cases.
• Follows instrument and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Maintains records of actions. Attempts to troubleshoot malfunctioning instruments or equipment, referring major problems to the supervisor or designee.
• Prepares stains, performs and documents all QC on stains and reagents in accordance to regulatory requirements.
• Assists the pathologists in fine needle aspiration procedures. Prepares and maintains related reagents and stains.
• Performs duties in compliance with laboratory safety and infection control practices. Wears protective equipment as required.
• Recycles chemicals for re-use in the Histology Department and disposes of biohazardous waste according to company policies.
• Assists material handlers to maintain adequate inventory of clerical and laboratory supplies. Orders supplies for reference lab tests and maintains them by expiration date. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Presents a professional appearance and manner to all patients and co-workers.
• Shuttles specimens, and papers between the Histology laboratory and pathology offices.
• Assists supervisor with the orientation and training of new employees.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of previous work experience in a Histology Laboratory required.

Education

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program; or equivalent training program; or completion of a minimum of 20 Credit Hours of Life Science classes at accredited university or college (Life Science classes in microbiology, biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology, organic chemistry, cell biology, genetics, or related field) required.
• Certificate of proper completion of a Medical Assistant Program or documentation of Life Science course credits required.
• High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma required

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and routine laboratory collection and testing procedures required
• Knowledge and understanding of infection control and aseptic technique required.
• Knowledge of Human Anatomy required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Demonstrates skills in organizing and prioritizing required.
• Ability to organize and assimilate data independently required.
• Attention to detail required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software preferred.

Primary Location: Maryland,Rockville,Rockville Regional Laboratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,
Working Hours Start: 02:00 PM
Working Hours End: 10:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Rockville Regional Laboratory - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 1808
Pay Range: $26.95 - $39.65 / hour Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Requisition #: 1386953

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