Pathology Lab Assistant

Position Summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.

We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.

*Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership

Responsibilities

Pathology Lab Assistant Job Summary:

Performs preparation of cytology specimens in accordance to policy and procedures. May be required to perform other duties within the pathology department as directed by the pathologist or assistant director of Pathology. May include clerical duties or duties within the histology area of the laboratory depending on the availability of personnel. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in quality improvement activities. Assists with FNA's and bone marrows as requested. Performs pathology information entry and recording functions in accordance with departmental procedures and policies.

Qualifications

Pathology Lab Assistant Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Medical terminology required. Laboratory specimen processing experience required.