Laboratory Assistant

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At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.

• We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
• We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
• We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
• UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology – Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

Working directly under the supervision of the Histology Supervisor, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting the Histotechnologists, Cytotechnologists, and Pathologists by performing routine tasks in the laboratory, such as receiving, accessioning, and processing the pathologic specimens arriving at our pathology laboratory.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accession and gross surgical tissues for processing and eventual microscopic evaluation. 
• Load the tissue blocks on the processor. 
• Perform H & E and Papanicolaou staining and cover slip all surgical and cytologic specimen slides. 
• Organize cases by matching slides with paperwork and laying slides out in slide folders. 
• Prepare cytology slides using techniques and guidelines established by our laboratory. 
• Keep supplies fully stocked. 
• Organize and label slides/paperwork and keep records of tests.  
• Dispose of laboratory waste and change solutions appropriately. 
• Perform other laboratory and office duties as assigned by the manager.   

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.  Associates or higher degree preferred. 
• Minimum of one-year relevant experience as a Laboratory Assistant with Clinical lab/histology experience desired.   

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills: