Grossing Assistant-156903

St. Luke's Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a Grossing Assistant to support Histology and Cytology by pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens under direct supervision.

This role ensures proper handling, preparation, and distribution of specimens for testing, in compliance with lab policies and regulatory requirements. Key duties include preparing specimens, assisting with staining, organizing workflow, and assisting in cutting tissue samples for Histology under supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 0 years of experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: None.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for processing according to laboratory protocols.
• Assist with staining and coverslipping procedures.
• Organize and efficiently distribute specimens to maintain workflow.
• Under supervision, assist in cutting various tissue samples for Histology.
• Coordinate autopsy procedure with Physician Assistants and Pathologists.
• May assist providers and/or technical functions with patient-facing procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to procedures.
• Adhere to established department policies, procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately maintain patient identification throughout the preparation process.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored.
• Follow laboratory policies and procedures in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Clean and sanitize laboratory dishes and equipment used in specimen preparation.
• This role involves performing tasks and tests with minimal supervision and routinely guides other team members.
• Participate in reviewing procedures and providing feedback.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description & Requirements

The Grossing Assistant supports the Histology and Cytology departments by performing pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens under direct supervision. The Grossing Assistant ensures proper handling, preparation, and distribution of specimens for further testing while complying with laboratory policies and regulatory requirements.

• Prepares specimens for processing according to laboratory protocols.
• Assists with staining and coverslipping procedures.
• Organizes and efficiently distributes specimens to maintain workflow.
• Under supervision, assist in cutting various tissue samples for Histology.
• Coordinates autopsy procedure with Physician Assistants and Pathologists
• May assist providers and/or technical functions with patient-facing procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to procedures.
• Adhere to established department policies, procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately maintain patient identification throughout the preparation process.
• Ensures specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored.
• Follows laboratory policies and procedures in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes laboratory dishes and equipment used in specimen preparation.
• This role involves performing tasks and tests with minimal supervision and routinely guides other team members.
• Participate in reviewing procedures and providing feedback.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Description & Requirements

The Grossing Assistant supports the Histology and Cytology departments by performing pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens under direct supervision. The Grossing Assistant ensures proper handling, preparation, and distribution of specimens for further testing while complying with laboratory policies and regulatory requirements.

• Prepares specimens for processing according to laboratory protocols.
• Assists with staining and coverslipping procedures.
• Organizes and efficiently distributes specimens to maintain workflow.
• Under supervision, assist in cutting various tissue samples for Histology.
• Coordinates autopsy procedure with Physician Assistants and Pathologists
• May assist providers and/or technical functions with patient-facing procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to procedures.
• Adhere to established department policies, procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately maintain patient identification throughout the preparation process.
• Ensures specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored.
• Follows laboratory policies and procedures in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes laboratory dishes and equipment used in specimen preparation.
• This role involves performing tasks and tests with minimal supervision and routinely guides other team members.
• Participate in reviewing procedures and providing feedback.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 0 years of experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: None

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

• Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.