Histology Assistant
Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA
About The Position
Under direct supervision, provides assistant support services for histology, cytology, front office, and pathologists. Performs a variety of technical procedures which assist in the production of microscopic slides.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree
- at least 1 year experience in the laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and organizing of assigned stations as needed.
- Embedding, microtomy and delivery of certain specimens as needed.
- Assist with the monitoring, documentation, set up and maintenance of histology’s instrumentation.
- Accurately follow established histology protocols.
- Assist with special stains as assigned.
- Assist with slide/block filing, sorting, sendouts, returns, retrievals (warehouse) and disposal.
- Assisting front office with resulting cases as needed.
- Assisting cytology with walking in pap specimens as needed.
- Answer telephones and communicate with surrounding departments.
- Communicate problems and information to appropriate leads or management.
- Order & restock supplies as assigned, assist leads with item sweep checks.
- Demonstrates correct safety practices as defined in established protocols.
- Handles patient specimens, hazardous chemicals & waste, according to policy.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Generous Retirement Plans
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Gym Membership Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Shift Differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
