JOB SUMMARY:
The Cytology Lab Assistant, who under the direction of the Cytology Supervisor or Manager, is responsible for specimen receiving and accessioning, gyn and non-gyn processing, receiving and making client calls, and other clerical / lab duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Receive and clock-in specimens from couriers timely; verify that specimens recorded on courier logs are received.
- Perform data entry login of patient demographics, clinical information, specimen source, and test(s) orders from specimen requisitions into computer system.
- Document all problem cases appropriately and contact clients/ phlebotomists/ other departments to resolve when appropriate.
- Retrieve and forward specimens to other departments as needed.
- Set up DNA specimens.
- Process NonGyn and Gyn specimens.
- Perform required laboratory maintenance.
- Assign and distribute slides to cytotechnologists and pathologists.
- Answer departmental phone calls and assists clients as needed.
- Contribute to a positive work climate and to the team effort of the department and company.
- Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
- Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
- Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies including Privacy and Security policies.
EDUCATION & LICENSURE:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Post high school education is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of one year of cytology lab experience is preferred.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Post-high-school education
- Minimum one year cytology lab experience
- Specimen receiving and accessioning experience
- Ability to process Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens and set up DNA specimens
- Data entry of patient demographics and test orders into computer system
- Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and performing lab maintenance
- Ability to document and resolve problem cases and communicate with clients/other departments
- Familiarity with Corporate Compliance Program, Privacy and Security policies (protect PHI)
What We Do
PathGroup is an industry-leading provider of comprehensive anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology services in the United States. It serves as the pathology provider for over 250 hospitals and thousands of physician groups and surgery centers. Physician-led and physician-centered, PathGroup is designed to work seamlessly with medical practices, providing direct consultation and high-quality laboratory testing and results.
