The mission of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories is to provide quality diagnostic laboratory services to improve health outcomes within the communities we serve. Having served healthcare providers throughout Southwest Ohio since 1986, we understand the importance of caring for patients. Our team understands that every test we perform is connected to a real person and we treat each one accordingly. Our experienced laboratory scientists and technicians use state-of-the-art technologies to deliver the timely and accurate results that your healthcare providers rely on to keep you healthy and they do it with the care and attention to detail that comes with a patient-first approach to laboratory medicine. CompuNet is looking for a Histology Technical Assistant Position is Full-time Day Shift (7:00am to 3:30pm) Positions Summary: Perform testing procedures and protocols in area of responsibility. Position requires the consistent exercising of independent judgment, discretion and interpretation of a continual variety of test variables and results. Essential duties and responsibilities: Performs accurate specimen data entry into the laboratory information system. Labels specimens and slides accurately. Communicates specimen issues to management when necessary. Prepare Frozen Sections (cutting and staining). Complete Bone Marrow procedures (Atrium only). Assist in Thyroid FNA procedures and stain for adequacy. Assist in CT FNA procedures (usually lung) and stain for adequacy. Assist in EBUS and Navigational procedures in Surgery/Endoscopy and stain for adequacy. Prepare specimens for packing list to Histology/Cytology. Prepare specimens send outs for special testing as needed. File slides and blocks (Atrium, UVMC). Schedule autopsies to relevant locations. Complete monthly cleaning and changing of stain line and cryostats. Document instrument QC as needed. Document temperatures Monday-Friday (Room and Cryostat) Maintain and update procedure manuals for Surg Path, Cytology, and Histology. Send out outside consults for the pathologists. Send out slides to requesting facilities. Filing of all Surg Path, Histo, and Cyto paperwork and orders. Keep track of all HEAL remains and schedule cremations (Atrium Only). Keep track of pathology "on-call" schedule through Qgenda for lab. Pull and preserve pathology legal cases (Atrium,UVMC). Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department and organization by performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Laboratory experience preferred. Keyboarding skills and Medical Terminology helpful. Physical demands and work environment: Excellent manual/visual coordination. Possible exposure to chemical and biological hazards. Sound reasoning and judgment skills. Positive interactions with internal/external clients. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. Safety demands and requirements: Will have exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals Be familiar with and adhere to safety, ergonomic and health policies of the Company. Comply with all PPE requirements when in the laboratory or other biohazard areas. Complete required safety training and health evaluations in a timely manner. Anticipate safety hazards, act upon unsafe situations and promote safety awareness. CompuNet offers a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Company paid life Insurance and 403b match. Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time. CompuNet Clinical Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment.
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Employment Type: Full-time
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