Histology Laboratory Assistant
Primary Location Denver, Colorado
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1332365 Date posted 01/17/2025
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Description:
Job Summary:
Provides support to pathologist by performing and staining frozen sections, cassette printing, and case accessioning. Performs a variety of duties to support the Histology department such as specimen tracking, slide distribution, slide and block filing, instrument and stain line maintenance. The Histology Lab Assistants much possess strong attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task in a high stress environment.
Essential Responsibilities:
- This position knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provision of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
- Scans surgical slides into Kaisers Laboratory Information System Module (LIS) to match to assigned pathologist. Distributes slides to appropriate pathologist at various facilities.
- Proficient with computer systems and multiple software programs, as required, according to company and departmental procedures.
- Performs frozen sections - cuts a variety of fresh frozen tissue onto glass slides and manually stains slides for preliminary diagnosis by pathologist.
- Sets up and maintains manual stain line and automatic stain lines.
- Proficient in the use and maintenance of various laboratory instruments including, but not limited to: cryostats, cold histobaths, automatic stainers, coverslippers, grossing stations, slide crusher, solvent recycler, etc.
- Responsible for checking surgery schedule for minors and ambulatory surgeries. Identify which cases will require on-site pathologist involvement and prepare accordingly.
- Performs touch preps on fresh tissue for Diff-Quik stain process and prepares FNA slides for adequacy tests.
- Extensive knowledge of specimen collections processes and requirements. Prepares, packages and arranges for transport.
- Work with body fluids, human tissue, and hazardous chemicals. Wears proper PPE when handling these materials.
- Prepares specimen, appropriate paperwork and coordinates specimen release to patient and/or funeral home.
- Clearly communicates collection instruction and testing requirements to internal and external clinicians and patients.
- Receives specimens, accessions, organizes and prepares cases to be grossed by grossing technician or pathologist.
- Files and disposes of slides and blocks according to department guidelines.
- Pull patient lists and prepare slides in a timely manner for tumor board review and consultation.
- Prepares slides, blocks and tissues for send outs if additional testing is required.
- Maintains document control according to College of American Pathologists (CAP) regulations.
- Accessions PAPs into tracking software and distributes to the Cytology department.
- Answers and assists with routine telephone inquiries in a courteous and professional manner. Assists with ordering and maintaining supplies.
- Successfully completes the required laboratory orientation, training and on-going education as assigned.
- Interacts effectively with the supervisor, co-workers, pathologists, patients and other Kaiser Permanente staff in a courteous, professional and helpful manner that supports best practices in patient care.
- Travels to other pathology sites to ensure proper coverage when necessary.
- Conducts oneself in accordance with the principles of the Labor Management Partnership and the Bedrock Culture al Elements.
- Other duties as assigned by laboratory manager.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum six (6) months experience working in a histology and/or cytology laboratory, preparing and handling specimens.
Education
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of Biology, Anatomy and Medical Terminology.
- Base computer navigation and keyboard proficiency.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a high stress environment under CAP regulations.
- Ability to have strong customer interactions and demonstrate strong service recovery skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year experience in a histology and/or cytology laboratory.
- College biology educational track.
Primary Location: Colorado,Denver,Northfield Support Services
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C01|SEIU|Local 105
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Northfield Support Services - Pathology/Lab-Histology - 1608
Pay Range: $25.35 - $34.41 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
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.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
