Lab Assistant/Part-Time/2nd Shift/Cytology

Department:

60346 IL ACL Laboratories - IL Central Lab: Cytology

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Part-time hours: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 5 days per week

This role is in the Cytology department. The responsibilities will be predominantly to process cytology specimens.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance and storage of adequate inventory. Maintains adequate supplies and reagents at workstation and notes when reorder or preparation levels are reached. Orders supplies as required. Follows up on back orders, missing and incorrect orders. 

• Maintains departmental equipment and computer hardware. Performs and documents routine preventative maintenance on instrumentation and equipment including printers and keyboards. Documents all maintenance and technical problems per established protocol.

• Ensures accurate identification and validity of all specimens received from Surgery, Emergency Department, Nursing unit and physician’s offices.  Confirms surgical specimen number, part number, etc. 

• Follows established laboratory safety procedures in accordance with those regulatory bodies such as OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc. Complies with requirements of CAP, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and other regulatory agencies.

• Prepares tissue section and cytology cellblock cassette for histological processing.  Assists pathologist or pathology assistant with gross examination of surgical specimens, labels tissue cassettes; maintains accurate daily workload records.

• Provides required patient service and job assignment turn-around times according to established standards. Performs with adequate speed to assure expected result turnaround time.

• Demonstrates competency in the use of the Hospital Information System (HIS), Laboratory Information System (LIS) computer functions. Recognizes unusual operation functions of LIS systems i.e., fatal error codes, locked patients and notifies appropriate personal.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• License/Registration/Certification Required: n/a
• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience Required: n/a

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of human anatomy
• Demonstrated knowledge of biologic sciences and medical terminology
• Must know how to safely handle sharp instruments
• Must be detail oriented and have good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include alternate site assignment and on-call for autopsies
• Keyboarding and typing skills
• Proficient computer skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. Occasionally required to move up to 200 lbs.
• Sits, stands and walks the majority of the workday as well as lifts, squats, bends and twists throughout.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and infectious agents therefore, must wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Will be exposed to human blood, body fluids, tissues and cadavers therefore, must wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
  
  
   

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names