LABORATORY - HISTOLOGY ASSISTANT

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K with up to 6% match

Earned quarterly bonus program

Education reimbursement

Discount for procedures performed at机构

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls is seeking a Histology Assistant to join our team. You will obtain valid histology orders, process orders, data entry, and ensure proper patient identification and labeling of reference lab samples.

You will provide excellent customer service to patients and staff. Duties include preparing histology and cytology specimens, labeling tissue for gross exam, processing requisitions, monitoring supplies, staining slides, and preparing reagents under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher required.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 0-1 years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience with computers and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks in preparing histology and cytology specimens under supervision.
• Receives and labels tissue specimens for gross exam.
• Processes requisitions and demographics for specimen accessioning.
• Monitors consumables and maintains supplies.
• Rotates stock and handles lab organization.
• Performs coverslipping and stains slides as required.
• Prepares reagents for histology testing under supervision.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Driver's license

Tools

Computers

Office equipment

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Histology Assistant to join our team!

Job Summary

Obtain valid histology orders, process orders, and data entry. Process incoming reference lab samples ensuring proper patient identification and labeling. Follow applicable hospital policies and procedures for transporting/delivering of samples to laboratory. Provide excellent customer service on the phone and in person to all patients, providers, nurses and other medical staff. Work well under pressure.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks in preparing histology and cytology specimens under general supervision and according to policies and procedures.
• Receives, properly identifies, and labels tissue specimens for gross exam.
• Processes paperwork such as pathology requisitions, demographics, and insurance associated with specimen accessioning.
• Monitors histology consumables, stocks, and maintains supplies.
• Fills orders for laboratory supplies requested by ancillary hospital areas and outside accounts.
• Cleans, maintains, and organizes work areas such as refrigerators, glassware, and storage cabinets.
• Rotate stock as appropriate.
• Performs coverslipping, both manual and automated.
• Stains cytology and H&E slides, both manual and automated, as required.
• Prepares reagents for histology testing under the direct supervision of a histologist.

Benefits

Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or higher. Hold a current BLS Certification. Hold a valid driver’s license.

Experience: 0-1 years of laboratory experience required.

Equipment/Technology: Experience with computers and office equipment, required

Language/Communication: The ability to read and communicate (oral and written) effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must be able to understand medical terminology.