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Mountain View Hospital · 2 weeks ago

LABORATORY ASSISTANT HISTOLOGY IV

Idaho Falls, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant Histology IV to join their team. The role involves processing histology orders, maintaining patient confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of laboratory operations.

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Responsibilities

Be proficient and timely in registration and accessioning of tissue samples, ensuring proper labeling of samples

Ensure interface orders are entered appropriately. If orders are missing, ability notify the appropriate party

Provide excellent customer service on the phone and in person to anyone that enters the laboratory. Answer phone calls regarding specimen processing; direct to appropriate party when necessary

Answers incoming calls to the laboratory in a professional and timely manner

Must maintain patient confidentiality

Performs routine Histology test procedures as outlined in the Histology standard operating procedure manuals and reports test results. Adheres to quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing

Correlates clinical information and/or previous pathology results and reports discrepancies to the Department Lead or Laboratory Supervisor. Consults with the Department Lead or Laboratory Supervisor when no preset criterion for decision making is available before taking action

Maintains and operates Histology lab equipment; able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of instruments results. Troubleshoots the problem with technologist or service representative assistance

Ensures appropriate histology lab supplies are always on hand in their assigned area or department

Trains or instructs Histology laboratory personnel in performance of lab tests and procedures where assigned

Participates in established Quality Management activities, QC testing of Histology lab reagents and maintenance of equipment. Follows protocol for running and documenting control values. Collects, evaluates, and reports quality management data in order to monitor and improve histology laboratory performance

Attends and participates in continuing education programs to monitor proficiency, expand current knowledge and enhance professional excellence. Willingly shares knowledge and provides clinical orientation to other members of the lab team

Trains students from affiliated programs or new employees as assigned

Works closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results

Participates in Job Competency/Skills Check program

Maintains open communication with supervisors, pathologists, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicates pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the lab’s contribution to patient care

Maintains strict confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation

Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance and legal requirements

Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance

Performs other duties and tasks that promote smooth operations