Tissue Prep & Histology Aide – Day Shift

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison is seeking a Histology Aide to support the Surgical Pathology lab. The role involves obtaining and processing tissue specimens under supervision to aid in accurate diagnoses.

Work is performed in a fast-paced clinical setting during the day shift, with responsibilities spanning both technical and clerical tasks. Applicants may have a High School diploma or 10 years of work experience; no prior histology experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 10 years of work experience required.
• No prior experience required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assists histologists and pathologists by retrieving, labeling, processing and preserving tissue specimens.
• May cut and chemically stain specimens.
• Adheres to specimen collection procedures and specimen requirements and performs quality control.
• Enters orders into computer system.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area.
• Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments.
• Updates statistical records, labels tubes, and schedules processing runs.
• May perform general clerical duties such as answering the phone, filing, and registering patients.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison is seeking a Histology Aide to support the Surgical Pathology lab. The role involves obtaining and processing tissue specimens under supervision to aid in accurate diagnoses.

Work is performed in a fast-paced clinical setting during the day shift, with responsibilities spanning both technical and clerical tasks. Applicants may have a High School diploma or 10 years of work experience; no prior histology experience is required.