Cytology Lab Assistant

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Cytology Lab Assistant, who under the direction of the Cytology Supervisor or Manager, is responsible for specimen receiving and accessioning, gyn and non-gyn processing, receiving and making client calls, and other clerical / lab duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Receive and clock-in specimens from couriers timely; verify that specimens recorded on courier logs are received. - Perform data entry login of patient demographics, clinical information, specimen source, and test(s) orders from specimen requisitions into computer system. - Document all problem cases appropriately and contact clients/ phlebotomists/ other departments to resolve when appropriate. - Retrieve and forward specimens to other departments as needed. - Set up DNA specimens. - Process NonGyn and Gyn specimens. - Perform required laboratory maintenance. - Assign and distribute slides to cytotechnologists and pathologists. - Answer departmental phone calls and assists clients as needed. - Contribute to a positive work climate and to the team effort of the department and company. - Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adheres to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals. - Perform all job...