Histology Lab Assistant

Loveland, CO
Full Time
Histology Lab
Entry Level

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
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