What are the responsibilities and job description for the LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY position at Beebe Healthcare?
Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients, and a team focused on excellence.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
- Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Sick accrual
- Employer Contribution Plan
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Overview
Works in the Anatomic Pathology Department under the supervision of histotechnicians, cytotechnologists, and pathologists assisting with accessioning, department set up, equipment maintenance, monitors supply inventory, and other general duties. Prepares pathology specimens for send-out, and documents return of materials and reports. Works closely with pathology staff in monitoring service quality to ensure proper specimen collection, accessioning, reporting, billing of lab tests, and delivery of quality outcomes. Must be able to utilize good anatomic pathology terminology. Actively participates in lab compliance activities.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates an overall knowledge and competency while performing tasks listed in the job description and all expected LTA duties. Accurately retrieves, registers, and accessions all specimens into Histopathology with appropriate record-keeping. Accurately organizes workload and prepares cassettes for grossing. Prepares Pathology specimens for send-out, and documents return of materials and reports. Prepares cytology specimens for review. Identifies issues and processes requiring improvement. Ability to find, organize and use resources to improve outcomes. Assists with maintaining organization and cleanliness and work/storage areas. Job duties will include specimen accessioning, performing routine equipment maintenance, inventory, stocking, and bench cleaning. Storage tracking/discard of samples.
Qualifications
Associate's in chemistry or biological sciences is essential; bachelor's degree graduates preferred.
Credentials
Education
Essential:
Associates degree
Entry
USD $18.50/Hr.Expert
USD $28.68/Hr.Salary : $19 - $29
