Histology Lab Assistant — Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

SouthCoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant - Histology for St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. This day shift (7:30am - 4:00pm), 40 hours per week position involves pre-analytical lab duties and specimen handling, under supervision.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy/medical assistant certification preferred; up to 1 year experience. Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Up to 1 year experience.
• Combination of education and lab experience accepted.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or eligible for exemption with signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic pre-analytical technical and clerical duties including specimen receipt, specimen integrity, specimen processing, hazardous waste disposal, stain filtration and set up for fresh/froze section reagents, and instrument cleaning.

Skills

Medical terminology

1 year experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant cert (preferred)

Lab education/experience (6 months)

Job description

Southcoast Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant - Histology for St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. This day shift (7:30am - 4:00pm), 40 hours per week position involves pre-analytical lab duties and specimen handling, under supervision.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy/medical assistant certification preferred; up to 1 year experience. Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption is required.