Laboratory Assistant-Histology

Southcoast Health System•New Bedford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. This position is located at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA.

Requirements

Successful completion of High School or equivalency required.
Up to and including one year experience.
Combination of education and experience as a microbiology specimen processor/lab assistant equivalent for at least 6 months accepted.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic pre-analytical technical and clerical duties including specimen receipt, specimen integrity acceptability, specimen processing, assist with basic hazardous chemical waste disposal, stain filtration and set up for fresh froze section reagents, and cleaning of instruments.
Work under the direction of the department Clinical Specialist and Pathologists and in coordination with Medical and Administrative Director and Laboratory Managers.