Company Overview Summit Pathology is looking to add an enthusiastic team player to our fast-paced, growing pathology company, as a Histology Lab Assistant. Job Summary As a Histology Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for clerical and technical duties to assure timely, accurate and efficient distribution of pathology slides. Responsibilities and Duties • Responsible for morning slide turn out and accurate routing of slides for pathologists (also checking off slides in LIS/QC). • QC check of block to slide before turn out • Completion and turn out of IHC and special stains. • Answering Histology phones and troubleshooting calls from pathologists. • Accessioning tech only cases. • Digital pathology scanning, troubleshooting, and distribution • Ultra reagent maintenance • Accurate filing of blocks and unstained slides daily • Proper disposal of recycle materials & trash as needed • Assists pathologists and histologists as needed • Ability to learn Histology skills including embedding, microtomy, and special stains. • Works and communicates cooperatively with team members to identify and complete lab responsibilities and meet department goals. Participates in department activities to improve patient care/lab systems, shares new information with all team members attends team meetings and effectively orients/mentors new staff as requested. • Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignment through continuing education or professional organizations. Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required. • In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Summit Pathology needs or requirements. • Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes unsafe equipment and attends safety education sessions. Qualifications and Skills • Associate Degree or higher preferred. • One year in a medical laboratory preferred. • Knowledge of handling chemical and biohazardous material desired. • Basic knowledge of biology and medical terminology. • Additional considerations will be given to those with an earned Bachelor of Science degree, with a human anatomy course, biology and chemistry obtained from an accredited institution. • Medium work-exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. • Involves constant standing, walking, sitting and movement. • All work will be performed within the laboratory and in close proximity to electrical instruments, computers, and other laboratory equipment and chemicals. • Starting pay for this position $20 per hour. Benefits for a full-time employee are as follows: • Five (5) Medical Insurance Options by Cigna • Four (4) Dental Insurance Options by Cigna • Vision Insurance by Cigna • 401k by Ascensus • Benefit offerings by ID Shield - Identity Theft Protection, Legal Shield - Legal Protection, TeleHealth • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay