Histology Assistant

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Assistant supports the Histology Lab by assisting with grossing, determining appropriate tissue processing, accessioning specimens, communicating with customers verbally and electronically, and completing other non-technical duties requested by technical staff or a supervisor. The role includes varied eight-hour shifts, starting as early as 7 a.m. and ending as late as 6 p.m., with rotation every fourth Saturday and rotating weekends and holidays. The position may be eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The assistant works with a multidisciplinary team and helps maintain accurate specimen processing, records, supplies, and an orderly work area. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; less than one year of work experience is listed as preferred.

Requirements

Ability to work the specified hours.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
Commitment to applying Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
Promote compassion, hospitality, and stewardship, and uphold Avera’s CARE standards.
Work effectively in a team environment and help ensure productive and efficient workflow.
Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including those associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Less than one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

Assist a PA or pathologist with grossing specimens.
Determine appropriate processing techniques, preprocessing times, and solutions.
Accession specimens into the system.
Label specimens and cassettes correctly and complete grossing sheets with accurate information.
Identify and resolve routine specimen acceptability and test-order problems.
Refer incomplete patient information and identified non-routine problems to appropriate individuals for resolution.
Perform miscellaneous tasks such as specimen filing, sending reference laboratory specimens, and tissue disposal.
Assist technical and support staff with other duties as needed.
Assist with receiving and distributing supplies associated with the processing area.
Assist with analysis, collection, and maintenance of records required by regulatory agencies or applicable law.
Perform housekeeping duties to keep the work area clean and orderly.
Maintain confidentiality and coordinate workflow effectively with team members.