Histology Assistant

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking to add a part-time Histology Assistant to our lab team. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow in your lab career. As a Histology Assistant you will perform routine histology procedures including accessioning, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and cover slipping. You will assist the physician or PA during the bone marrow procedures, make and stain the slides, and prepare the slides for examination by the physician.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or High School Diploma + 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both)
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures, specimen processing, and analysis
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues

Nice To Haves

1 year of prior experience in a histology lab is highly desired

Responsibilities

Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
Resolve specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies request.
Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness as determined by tissue type and places properly on glass slides.
Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks.
Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue.
Assists with bone marrow procedure, makes and stain the slides and prepares the slides for examination by the physician.
Files and store tissue blocks and slides.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning equipment.