Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histology

St. Joe's; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a motivated individual for a role involving histology tasks. Responsibilities include preparation of reagents, shipping of slides, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and OSMT certification, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum OSMT certified required.
• Current experience in Histology environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Reagents and retrieval of slides.
• Shipping of slides and blocks, and computer entry.
• Maintenance of all temperature charts.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivated

Communication

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

OSMT certification

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum OSMT certified
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated; able to prioritize activities
• Must be able to use initiative and work unsupervised
• Current experience in Histology environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Practical examination may be part of the interview process

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include the following:
• Preparation of Reagents
• Retrieval of slides and blocks
• Shipping of slides and blocks
• Computer entry
• Filing of blocks, requisitions and slides
• Weighing out buffer salts
• Equipment maintenance
• Organization of requisitions and blocks
• Troubleshooting the reconciliation of requisitions and blocks
• Maintenance of all temperature charts
• All other duties as assigned.