The Lab Aide I is responsible for supporting the Histology department with all clerical and ancillary duties in keeping all equipment ready to run for patient output. This position works under the direction of the supervisor and follows standard Laboratory procedures and policies.
Responsibilities
- Handles, prepares, and loads/unloads stainers; conducts dehydrating and cover slips slides utilizing manual or automatic systems.
- Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and shuts down Laboratory equipment, accessories, and instruments.
- Responsible for filing, tracking, retrieval, and accurate record keeping.
- Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling of all materials. Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints Labels as appropriate.
- Records in Laboratory logbooks all slides and stains prepared. Logs appropriate information into the Laboratory Information system.