Hospital-Based Histology Lab Aide I PRN

About Us

Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized diagnostics laboratory focused on anatomic pathology subspecialties including gastrointestinal pathology, dermatopathology, urologic pathology, hematopathology, and breast pathology.

Founded in 2011, our parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

The Hospital-Based Histology Lab Aide I PRN performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures. Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Key Job Elements

• Collects all surgical specimens and transports them from surgery to the lab, accessions, and notates all specimens in logbook.
• Assists Interventional Radiologist with collection of fine needle aspirations, accessions and labels specimens.
• Assists in the collection of bone marrows and completes all associated paperwork.
• Maintains inventory and orders all supplies for pathology, frozen sections, and surgery (formalin, specimen bottles, stains, etc).
• Assists Pathologist with frozen sections (labeling and staining of slides).
• Gathers quality assurance case information (slides, reports) each month on random and malignant cases for review.
• Sends out blocks and slides when requested by outside facility (eg. MD Anderson).
• Prepares send out cases and paperwork for shipment to outside labs (renal biopsies, bone marrows, peripheral blood smears, etc).
• Files all slides once final reports are completed by the Pathologist.
• Maintains microscope slide storage and discard slides after 10 year retention period.
• Ensures all cytology case statistics are completed, monthly and annually.
• Ensures all preventative maintenance (PM's) are completed on histology / pathology equipment
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoots minor equipment failures. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
• Ensures Medical Records Department receives all pathology reports.
• Faxes pathology reports to physician offices as needed.
• Maintains pathology log books, daily, weekly and monthly.
• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling.
• Correctly prepares special stains and solutions.
• Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match paperwork (requisitions etc.)
• Records in laboratory logbooks all slides and stains prepared daily. Logs appropriate information into the surgical pathology / laboratory computer system.
• Follows appropriate laboratory safety protocols.
• Adheres to laboratory's quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Knowledge/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years' experience in an anatomical pathology laboratory.
• Demonstrate understanding of laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, microtome, stainer/cover slipper, slide labeler.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-volume deadline driven environment.
• Ability to thrive in a team and service oriented environment and must maintain a professional demeanor in interactions with physicians and lab personnel.
• All laboratory personnel is required to maintain schedule flexibility and when problems arise, may be required to work overtime.
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
• May be exposed to hazardous waste material including stain waste (i.e., hematoxylin, eosin, etc.) aromatic hydrocarbons (xylene), and other combustible organics (i.e., ethyl alcohol and isopropanol).

Lab Specific Qualifications

• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.
• Ability to tolerate extensive periods seated and/or standing.
• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• May have exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents; handle live human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluid.

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.