Pathology Lab Assistant

OverviewCHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunitiesResponsibilitiesAssists in the Anatomic Pathology department with a variety of tasks involved in the setup of specimens, supply management and instruments. Provides other services that support the efficient and effective operation of the pathology department.Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Correctly interprets provider laboratory requests and determines specimen requirements. Correctly labels and identifies patient samples submitted to the pathology lab.

Performs duties assigned with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of the Laboratory policies.

Records gross descriptions of cytology specimens and selects appropriate specimen preparation methods for the type of specimen received.

Maintains quality control records.

Follows all protocols established to prevent cross contamination between specimens.

Takes responsibility for the department workflow and expected turnaround time goals.

Displays competency operating, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment. Completes all documentation of maintenance logs and checklists.

Retrieves specimens, slides and tissue blocks as directed. Responsible for the storage and disposal of specimen slides and blocks.

Assists in maintaining reagent and supplies inventory.

Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement programs as directed.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh School Diploma/ GED6 months clinical laboratory experiencePay Range$17.46 - $24.01 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.