Histology Assistant

Memorial Hospital of Boscobel • La Crosse, WI

5d • $20

About The Position

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 28 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. What You'll Do: 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.

Benefits

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree