Lab Assistant Specialist: Histology & Specimen Ops

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health's Wisconsin Central Lab: Histology team seeks a full-time technician for the 2nd shift. You will receive and sort specimens, assist with handling, and ensure proper labeling and tracking for testing.

You will perform limited CLIA-guided testing, enter results in the LIS, notify providers of critical findings, and support QC, equipment maintenance, and training of new staff. Travel and physical demands may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in related laboratory functions.
• Knowledge of medical terms and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts specimens, ensures proper labeling and tracking.
• Performs limited testing under CLIA guidelines according to procedures.
• Performs data entry and communicates results to providers as required.
• Maintains equipment and runs quality control checks.
• Trains new employees and supports workflow improvements.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to multitask

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Advocate Health's Wisconsin Central Lab: Histology team seeks a full-time technician for the 2nd shift. You will receive and sort specimens, assist with handling, and ensure proper labeling and tracking for testing.

You will perform limited CLIA-guided testing, enter results in the LIS, notify providers of critical findings, and support QC, equipment maintenance, and training of new staff. Travel and physical demands may apply.