Histology Lab Assistant - PD

_Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve._

• Job Summary:** Works with histology staff members to coordinate the movement of histology and cytology specimens within the department. Prepares materials for cytology examination. Provides general lab assistance to the Histology/Cytology section and deals with a variety of office duties.
• Department:** Laboratory - Histology
• Location:** Englewood Hospital
• Status:** Per-Diem
• Shift:** Day
• Hours:** 9:00am - 5:00pm (Variable Days, Rotating Weekends)
  
  

Job Essentials

• Receives tissue, organ and other specimens from operating rooms, endoscopy, and other areas of the medical center as well as outside offices.
• Accessions and efficiently organizes all specimens received. Electronically enters all specimen information into pathology computer system.
• Places charges in computer for pathology procedures.
• Prints cassettes and slides using computer system.
• Follow ups and troubleshoots problem or missing specimen. Gets clarification with outside physicians, nursing units, etc. as needed.
• Prepares all cytology materials. This incudes logging all sepcimens in the accession log, and generating a computer accession (dirty sheet). Prepares Thin Prep materials according to procedure. Cytocentrifuge body fluids. Prepares and stains smears for cytological examination.
• Performs and documents all general, cytology instruments, and staining maintenance logs.
• Prepares cytology specimens on a STAT basis when required.
• Prepares specimens for send-outs; completes reference lab requisitions, attaches insurance information and diagnoses. Packages specimen properly for transport by courier.
• Discards leftover, unused material on processed cytology specimens after 2 weeks.
• Maintains the histology and cytology laboratory in proper order according to all regulatory requirements for quality, cleanliness and safety.
• Files signed-out slides and blocks.
• Answers telephone calls for pathology and other department offices using excellent phone etiquette. Transfers calls and/or takes messages for department managers and pathologists.
• Maintains a high level of quality and safety.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Meets regulatory and annual health assessment requirements.
• Displays a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community.
• Maintains high standards of service excellence in all interactions with patients, physicians, other departments and co-workers.
• Perform other duties as requested
  
  

Education Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to multi-task and work in a high pressure environment