Histology Assistant: 40 Hours Per Week (AM)

Alverno Laboratories; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alverno Laboratories in Hoffman Estates is seeking an individual to accession and prepare specimens for gross examination. Responsibilities include performing routine stains, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a healing environment for employees and patients.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with previous laboratory experience preferred. Training in Anatomic Pathology is necessary, and attention to detail is crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Documented training in Anatomic Pathology area.
• Ability to operate tissue processor and perform specimen preparation.

Responsibilities

• Accession and prepare specimens for examination.
• Maintain logs and prepare specimens for transport.
• Perform routine and special stains.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Ascension Saint Alexius – Hoffman Estates

Location: 1555 Barrington Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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FTE: 1.0

WHY ALVERNO

We are a highly reliable scientific organization building a culture of service. Our commitment advances the health, wellness and continuity of care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest integrated laboratory networks serving hospitals in the Midwest region. Our network includes 32 hospitals and multiple physician offices.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

This individual is responsible for accessioning and preparing specimens for gross examination, maintaining logs and preparing specimens for transport to the histology laboratory. He/she may perform routine and limited special stains for immediate diagnosis. Other duties include weighing and measuring specimens, assisting with the gross, embedding specimens, operating the tissue processor and cutting. He/she will also assist with fine needle aspirates, biopsies, frozen sections, autopsies and cytological specimen preparation and staining to provide data in the functioning of tissue and organs, causes and/or progress of disease. Clerical duties include completing histology computer work, gathering workload data as requested by supervisor and maintaining adequate inventory of supplies as indicated by supervisor. This individual shall maintain a healing environment for employees and patients with a spirit of caring and concern as incorporated in the philosophy of our Catholic healthcare systems while performing all job functions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Documented training appropriate for testing and duties in specific Anatomic Pathology area.