• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens received, and ensures correct labeling of all materials
• Completes sorting and accessioning of pathology specimens
• Initiates daily grossing log (To include patient name, accession#, and slide protocol notes)
• Prepares specimen cassettes for each specimen
• Prepares and organizes slides for distribution to the Pathologist
• Identifies problems and brings to the attention of more senior laboratory staff. Troubleshoots with supervision
• Responding to endoscopy center and physician requests related to pathology
• Filing and inventorying patient slides and blocks
• Managing lab supply inventory
• Maintaining lab equipment through upkeep, quality control checks, and logs
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions
• Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
• Follows all CLIA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements
• Any other duties and special projects as assigned

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Pathology Lab Assistant must be able to:

• Communicate with patients, co-workers, physicians, and others in a courteous and professional manner, through the telephone, email, and in-person
• Must have excellent organizational skills to execute a wide variety of lab techniques accurately and expeditiously
• Work and make decisions independently, when dealing with specimens and their proper handling, based on organization guidelines/policies, laws and regulations
• Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by UD leadership

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift hours required. Travel as business needs require