Lab Assistant - Histology/Cytology - Category: Allied Health - Facility: Boca Raton Regional Hospital - Department: Laboratory/Pathology 2080 - Schedule: Full time - Shift: Day Shift - Hours: 8AM to 4:30PM - Job Description Histology/Cytology Lab Assistant POSITION SUMMARY: The Histology/Cytology Lab Assistant is responsible for accessioning and specimen preparation of cytology fluid and fine needle aspiration biopsy and histology tissues. They are responsible for assisting physicians during biopsy procedures and providing immediate specimen handling and slide preparation. They are responsible for retrieval of tissue specimens in procedural areas of the hospital. The Histology/Cytology Lab Assistant is responsible for reagent and supply management, instrument reagent changes and maintenance procedures and chemical/reagent disposal. They are also responsible for specimen storage and disposal. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education and/ or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) AND Six months of previous lab experiences involving specimen accessioning or specimen processing experience. POSITION EXPECTATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures or accreditation standards. - Follow all accreditation standards, policies and procedures. - Have basic mathematical skills - Have basic computer skills including Microsoft Windows and Office Suite and to become competent in the pathology computer system. - Knowledge of and practice lab safety at all times. - Basic problem solving skills. - Basic understanding of medical terminology related to tissue types, body fluid sources and biopsy sites. - Use laboratory equipment and instruments, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and corrective maintenance. - Evaluate acceptability of pathology and cytology specimens and requisitions. - Prepare and label all histology and cytology specimens, slides and cell blocks accurately. - Assist with Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy procedures in various procedural areas of the hospital. - Accession all cytology and tissue specimens with accurate patient and physician information, sources and tissue types/part types. - Process cytology specimens accurately and safely. - Stain and coverslip processed specimens. - Perform routine and corrective maintenance on equipment. - Maintain automated stainers and manual staining set ups in the procedure areas. - Maintain the Histology and Cytology supply inventory. - Handle hazardous chemical and tissue disposal. - Address workflow needs of histology and cytology. - File slides, blocks and documents accurately. - Prepare slides and tissues for referred testing. Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or disaster (man-made or natural) including evacuation sites. The person in this position will work in a smoke-free location, and is expected to adhere to all smoking restrictions. In the spirit of wellness for both our employees and patients, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has instituted a mandatory influenza prevention vaccination program. Current employees must receive the influenza prevention vaccination free of charge during the recognized flu season. As a condition of employment, new hires will be required to comply with all program rules. This is a mandatory program with the exception of documented medical or religious reasons for not receiving the vaccine. For further information on this progressive program, please contact Boca Raton Regional Hospital's Human Resources Department at 561-955-4075.