Laboratory Aide

• Make sure the proper request forms have been used.
• Make sure the requisition is properly identified with the patient’s full name, DOB, tissue site, date of collection, and physician’s name.
• Make sure the specimen bottle is properly identified with the patient’s name, tissue site, date of collection, and physician’s name.
• Make sure the specimen bottle matches the requisition form and that complete demographic and specimen source information is given.
• Properly label all specimen bottles and cassettes with the appropriate accession number. 
• Enter data into the laboratory LIS system.
• Transcription and mailing of laboratory business correspondence.
• Maintenance of various logs including special stains/deeper levels requests, H&E/special stains quality, microscope verification and routine maintenance, corrective action log for accessioning and grossing specimens.
• Ensure the routine maintenance of the equipment in the lab. 
• Assist the Histology department with other routine work as needed.
• Handling and directing telephone and other incoming and outgoing laboratory communication as needed.
• Make sure slides are filed properly. This shall include ensuring proper labels are affixed to slides.
• Perform other tasks in the laboratory as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures of Sagis.
• Deliver and pick up medical records, lab specimens, and other materials to and from clinics, hospitals, and/or other medical facilities.
• Make sure the requisition is properly identified with the patient’s full name, DOB, tissue site, date of collection, and physician’s name.
• Make sure the specimen bottle is properly identified with the patient’s name, tissue site, date of collection, and physician’s name.
• Make sure the specimen bottle matches the requisition form and that complete demographic and specimen source information is given.
• If any of the above information is missing, return the specimen and requisition form to the sender with a request for completion, or call the client and request the necessary information for completion.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures of Sagis and the clinic.
• Maintain Logbook of all specimens. Track the biopsies and ensure the clinic receives all the results- Ensure test results match the logbooks.
• Follow policies and procedures to properly package and ship specimens.
• Demonstrate customer service & compassion when interacting with patients, physicians, and clinic staff.
• Follow universal precautions and all OSHA standards when handling specimens.
• Strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
• Inform Supervisor of daily tasks, unusual problems, or deviations from established procedures.
• Package and ship the biopsies when needed.
• Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm

• Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to know who the resources are for their direction.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-stress, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to work in a standing position at times.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work late shifts and weekends when necessary.
• Familiarity with and skill in the operation of computers.
• Ability to interact well with people and pleasant telephone manners.
• Ability to work well under direction of the Laboratory Director and others in a supervisory capacity.

Job Qualifications:

• Office experience, preferably in a medical or other health care setting.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.