Histology Assistant

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

CJW Medical Center in Richmond, VA is hiring for a Histology Assistant to support the pathology and histology lab operations on-site. The role involves adhering to policies, maintaining equipment, and assisting with specimen handling in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and preferred histology experience; training and education programs are provided. Join a compassionate team focused on quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with some medical terminology background.
• 1-2 years histology assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow general lab policies and department procedures; stay compliant with regulatory guidelines.
• Independently assess situations and determine action with minimal supervision.
• Maintain competency across lab sections and participate in training and education activities.
• Assist with specimen receiving, supplies, and daily departmental tasks; support lab team.
• Troubleshoot instruments, document corrective actions, and perform required maintenance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Histology

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.69 - $26.16 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Histology Assistant

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Knows, understands, and puts into practice general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures. Reviews all posted policy changes as required. Adheres to all regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the options, and formulate an appropriate course of action. Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrates initial and annual competency in all appropriate designated lab sections within set deadlines. Accurately performs proficiency testing when scheduled. Participates in continuing education activities.
• Participates in all facility/corporate mandatory annual training within set deadlines.
• Is cooperative in assisting the laboratory team in the completion of miscellaneous duties. This includes specimen receiving and putting away supplies when received in the department.
• Effectively organizes and completes daily tasks in assigned area{s}.
• Effectively troubleshoots/resolves instrument problems and documents corrective action in appropriate log; when necessary, performs instrumentation repairs. Effectively investigates/resolves specimen problems.
• Preventative maintenance and safety checks of equipment are performed and documented according to schedule
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to train new employees and/or students in general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.
• 1Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to all policies relating to the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals for the Laboratory, including, but not limited to verbal order, and patient identification.
• Demonstrates cultural competence by utilizing communication interventions as appropriate for all customers across all ages and populations.

What Qualifications you will need:

Experience

• Required - High School Graduate with some medical terminology background
• Preferred - 1-2 years experience in histology assisting

EDUCATION

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

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