Histology Aide (Day)

The Target Pay for this position is $20.14 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

The Histology Laboratory Aide is responsible for the collection, identification verification, processing and preparing of Histology samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Diligently check/communicate with Pathologists and Lab Coordinators regarding any questions and concerns, monitor the orphaned slide file daily, reconcile “exception lists” and find missing slides for scanning

• Scan all slides into scanners and provide edits per protocol

• Run and maintain the staining and cover-slipping instruments

• Accurately scan all slides and blocks returned from pathologists at benchmark; Clinical and Anatomic.

• Process other add-on requests in a timely manner including all Antrim changes to original accession number

• Processing biopsy submissions under fume hood

• Organizing TRF (test request forms) with samples on grossing trays

• Sorting urgent and manifest samples

• Drying leaked TRF’s per SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and performing container transfers

• Receiving biopsy samples from other labs and organizing as outlined above

• Scanning of TRF’s using the scanner; monitoring output to make sure there are no errors in getting these to Transcription.

• Pull and reconcile assigned pending lists

• Awareness of quality control and calibration.

• Crosstrain and develop knowledge of multiple specialties within department/lab.

• Follows applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures. 

• Maintains clean and organized work area.  Restocks supplies as needed.

• Participates in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.

• Consult with senior peers on non-complex tasks to learn through experience.  

• Performs other duties as assigned

We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization.  Every associate is responsible for asking questions, seeking guidance, and reporting concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that associates will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, and/or 2- or 4-year degree in science-related field preferred. 

• Prior lab experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Laboratory skills, with experience setting up, running and operating lab instruments

• General science background with Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology and Histology procedures and equipment

• Attention to detail and organized with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Effective communication skills and ability to exchange accurate information.

• Proficiency in the English language which allows for participation in team meetings, accurate entry of data into company systems and understanding of written directions.

• Positive, can-do attitude

• Personal computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• Stationary Position- must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 2 hours.

• Constantly operates a computer and other lab equipment accurately and efficiently.

• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch

• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 20 lbs.

• The ability to observe details at close range.

• Extended hours may be needed

• Laboratory environments with potential biohazards present that are mitigated by the mandatory use of PPE.

• Work under close to moderate supervision.

• Potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from department supervision.