Provides administrative assistance and logistical support to Histology Laboratory through a general understanding of Surgical Pathology Laboratory Operations and regulatory requirements.

• Prepares cases to be grossed-in in the Histology laboratory, accessions cases, checks tissue-examination forms and specimens for completeness and accuracy, and labels specimen cassettes and slides with accession numbers according to varied specimen requirements.
• Assists processing of specimens for testing at the Regional Laboratory Histology Department.
• Follows established procedures for processing of patient samples. Determines the acceptability of specimens and acts on that information.
• Places orders for tests to be performed at reference laboratory (ex. Stone analysis, tick ID, flow specimens, send-out specimens for derm and hematopathology cases, etc.).
• Communicates with medical, clinical and technical staff at other laboratories and medical centers concerning specimen inquiries, problems, and investigations.
• Assists Histology in the assurance that all departmental copies of reports and necessary tissue blocks and slides are maintained in chronological/numerical order and according to appropriate storage requirements.
• Files and maintains microscope slides and paraffin blocks of surgical pathology cases.
• Follows instrument and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Maintains records of actions. Attempts to troubleshoot malfunctioning instruments or equipment, referring major problems to the supervisor or designee.
• Prepares stains, performs and documents all QC on stains and reagents in accordance to regulatory requirements.
• Assists the pathologists in fine needle aspiration procedures. Prepares and maintains related reagents and stains.
• Performs duties in compliance with laboratory safety and infection control practices. Wears protective equipment as required.
• Recycles chemicals for re-use in the Histology Department and disposes of biohazardous waste according to company policies.
• Assists material handlers to maintain adequate inventory of clerical and laboratory supplies. Orders supplies for reference lab tests and maintains them by expiration date. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Presents a professional appearance and manner to all patients and co-workers.
• Shuttles specimens, and papers between the Histology laboratory and pathology offices.
• Assists supervisor with the orientation and training of new employees.
• Performs other related duties as directed.