Histology Lab Technician: Precise Prep & Specimen Handling

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being culture

Competitive pay

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant-Histology for the Day shift at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA.

The role involves pre-analytical tasks, specimen handling, and basic histology support from 7:30am to 4:00pm, 40 hours per week. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy or medical assistant certification preferred, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Up to 1 year experience.
• Combination of education and experience as a microbiology specimen processor/lab assistant accepted.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption with signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic pre-analytical technical and clerical duties: specimen receipt, integrity checks, processing, waste disposal, staining, and instrument cleaning.
• Assist with set up for fresh frozen section reagents and related tasks under supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant-Histology for the Day shift at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA.

The role involves pre-analytical tasks, specimen handling, and basic histology support from 7:30am to 4:00pm, 40 hours per week. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy or medical assistant certification preferred, and knowledge of medical terminology.