LABORATORY - HISTOLOGY ASSISTANT

Mountain-View-Hospital-LLC; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Medical PTO

Retirement Plans (401K)

Bonus Program (quarterly)

Education Reimbursement

Discount for procedures

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Histology Assistant to join our team in Idaho Falls. You will obtain valid histology orders, process orders, and enter data while ensuring accurate patient identification and proper labeling of specimens.

You will support the histology lab by preparing specimens, staining slides, and maintaining supplies, with supervision from a histologist. Prior lab experience is preferred, and a current BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Hold a current BLS Certification.
• 0-1 years of laboratory experience required.
• Language: English (reading/writing) with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare histology and cytology specimens under supervision.
• Receive, identify, and label tissue specimens for gross exam.
• Process pathology requisitions and demographics associated with accessioning.
• Monitor histology consumables and stock levels.
• Fill orders for laboratory supplies for hospital and external accounts.
• Clean, organize, and maintain work areas and storage.
• Rotate stock as needed.
• Perform coverslipping, manual and automated.
• Stain cytology and H&E slides, manual and automated.
• Prepare reagents for histology testing under supervision of a histologist.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Detail oriented

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or higher

BLS Certification

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:1. Performs routine tasks in preparing histology and cytology specimens under generalsupervision and according to policies and procedures.2. Receives, properly identifies, and labels tissue specimens for gross exam.3. Processes paperwork such as pathology requisitions, demographics, and insuranceassociated with specimen accessioning.4. Monitors histology consumables, stocks, and maintains supplies.5. Fills orders for laboratory supplies requested by ancillary hospital areas and outsideaccounts.6. Cleans, maintains, and organizes work areas such as refrigerators, glassware, andstorage cabinets.7. Rotate stock as appropriate.8. Performs coverslipping, both manual and automated.9. Stains cytology and H&E slides, both manual and automated, as required.10. 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 InsurancePaid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time OffRetirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)Earned Quarterly Bonus ProgramEducation Reimbursement ProgramDiscount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community HospitalPlease 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. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.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, requiredLanguage/Communication: The ability to read and communicate (oral and written) effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must be able to understand medical terminology.