Histology Assistant Job at Advocate Health Care

Histology Assistant

Location

United States

Salary:

24.10 - 36.15 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

License/Registration/Certification Required: n/a
Education Required: High School Graduate or equivalent.
Experience Required: Typically requires 2 years of experience in a medical field environment. Familiar with medical terminology.
Knowledge of human anatomy.
Demonstrated knowledge of biologic sciences and medical terminology.
Must know how to safely handle sharp instruments.
Must be detail oriented and have good organizational and communication skills.
Keyboarding and typing skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job.

Job Responsibility

Maintenance and storage of adequate inventory.
Maintains departmental equipment and computer hardware.
Ensures accurate identification and validity of all specimens received from Surgery, Emergency Department, Nursing unit and physician’s offices.
Follows established laboratory safety procedures in accordance with those regulatory bodies such as OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc.
Prepares tissue section and cytology cellblock cassette for histological processing.
Assists pathologist or pathology assistant with gross examination of surgical specimens, labels tissue cassettes
maintains accurate daily workload records.
Assists with fine needle aspirates including processing and logging for referral laboratories.
Accurately files and retrieves stained slides, blocks to meet legal compliance retention of records.
Assists in the preparation and performance of human postmortem examinations if deemed necessary per each laboratory site.

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Parttime

Histology Research Associate II

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join its Cell Biology and Applic...

Location

United States , Pleasanton

Salary:

38.00 - 48.00 USD / Hour

10x Genomics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS in Histology or similar
4 years of hands-on tissue biology and histology experience in an academic or industrial setting
Experience with provisioning or processing animal models and human clinical samples (tissue, biopsies, fresh frozen, fixed frozen, FFPE)
Experience with tissue sectioning: cryostat, microtome and paraffin embedding
Experience with immunostaining (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH) and histology
Meticulous attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills
Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, which requires flexibility and a willingness to take initiative, and learn new techniques and concepts
Committed to total customer satisfaction with outstanding interpersonal skills and professionalism

Job Responsibility

Assist in the implementation and optimization of electronic sample and reagent inventory management systems
Acquire, and maintain an inventory of relevant biological and clinical tissue samples, spanning from fresh mouse tissue to preserved human tumor biopsies
Assist in the screening of tissues for quality, composition, and biological significance
Assist in the development and optimization of sample preparation procedures/protocols for tissue and single cell genomic assays
Prepare and provide slides containing tissue sections to multiple product development teams, which includes responsibility for adhering to a tight schedule while maintaining exceptional quality
Advise and assist R&D scientists with histology experiments and methods
Assist in training other research associates, technicians, and scientists as required
Maintain cooperative, professional, and positive attitude when interacting with others internally and externally

What we offer

Comprehensive health benefit program
Generous time off
Family friendly policies like parental leave
Competitive easy-to-use benefits that promote wellbeing

Parttime

Support System Specialist

Baptist Health is currently looking for a Support Systems Specialist to join our...

Location

United States , Jacksonville

Salary:

Not provided

Baptist Health (Florida)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1-2 years Secretarial Experience

Job Responsibility

Performs general office duties in a responsible and confidential manner
Assists pathologists with report management
Assists pathologists with physician communication

Parttime

Histology Assistant Lead

Location

United States

Salary:

24.10 - 36.15 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

License/Registration/Certification Required: None Required
Education Required: Associate’s Degree in Science Related field
Experience Required: Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
Knowledge of human anatomy.
Demonstrated knowledge of biologic sciences and medical terminology.
Must know how to safely handle sharp instruments.
Must be detail oriented and have good organizational and communication skills.
Keyboarding and typing skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job.

Job Responsibility

Assures the smooth operation of all gross room function, all Anatomic Pathology is cleaned, disinfected and maintained according to CAP and OSHA standards.
Ensures that in-house specimen deliveries are received and noted on schedule. Ensures that incoming slides by couriers are promptly distributed to pathologists.
Orders supplies according to standard operating procedures. Monitors supply usage. Ensures adequate levels of supplies and timely placement of orders. Works with supply chain management to resolve any quality issues.
Oversees filing and storage of specimen blocks and slides
Performs, teaches and assures filing and documentation procedures are followed for specimen blocks and slides
Assures accurate record-keeping and filing of all specimens and slides. Organizes and appropriately stores specimens from other sites. Maintains necessary records and disposes specimens in accordance with CAP regulations.
Ensures accuracy of tissue part type and that work is completed is a safe and efficient manner. Ensures that specimens in cassettes are sent to IL Central Lab (ICL) and slide specimens are received by courier from ICL and all documentation complete and accurate.
Assures accurate and timely retrieval of slides for patients, conferences and send-outs. Assures accurate and detailed chain of custody documentation.
Documents problems and takes corrective action relating to specimens, equipment or complaints. Reports unresolved or unusual situations or problems to the supervisor. Utilizes principles of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Under the direction of the laboratory supervisor, coordinates work assignments in autopsy, FNA, gross room, filing slide distribution and billing. Communicates and escalates concerns that occur during the scheduled shift to supervisor for appropriate resolution.

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Fulltime

Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Assistant - Histology

This is a Histology Lab Assistant/Digital Pathology Technician position that enc...

Location

United States , Winston Salem

Salary:

19.80 - 29.70 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Laboratory experience desired
Ability to listen and communicate effectively
Technical ability and interest
Computer and keyboard skills
Ability to work cooperatively

Job Responsibility

Assures accurate and timely performance of specimen processing and QA procedures
Assures completeness and accuracy of registration data
Follows proper safety and identification procedures
Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education
Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department
Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following approved policies and procedures
Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave)
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program

Fulltime

Pathology Lab Assistant

Join our team as an Histology Assistant! In our Histology Assistant role, you wi...

Location

United States , Colorado Springs

Salary:

18.00 - 25.25 USD / Hour

American Nursing Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1 year related experience preferred
High School Diploma or GED required
1 year vocational certificate or Associates in Medical Assisting preferred

Job Responsibility

Preanalytic specimen triage, clerical information management, and processing
Receive and prepare tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for processing
Manage specimen storage after testing
Handle reference laboratory testing
Attend cytology procedures with the pathologist when needed
Be cross trained in cytology processing
Deal with send outs
Provide support to Pathologists in the morgue or with other procedures, dependent upon site requirements
Support Histotechnologists and Pathologists

What we offer

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans
Life insurance
Paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Parttime

Histology Technician

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of ...

Location

United States , Rosemont

Salary:

25.30 - 39.85 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced Training beyond High School in a science related field
Knowledge of human anatomy
Must be detail oriented and have good organizational and communication skills
Must know how to safely handle sharp instruments
Proficient computer skills
Must be able to problem solve
Good manual dexterity

Job Responsibility

Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing
Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness as determined by tissue type and places properly on glass slides
Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks
Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue
Processes tissue using processors to ensure full preservation and infiltration by paraffin
Performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides
Retrieves and prints computer logs
Manages daily workflow for recuts, special stains, immunohistochemistry, control slides, and send-outs according to established protocols
Performs and documents quality control
Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action under the guidance of key operators, technical specialists or supervisor

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Fulltime

Phlebotomy Oncology

Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens form newborn, pediatric, and ...

Location

United States , Grafton

Salary:

20.80 - 31.20 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Graduate
Typically requires 3 years of experience in phlebotomy and/or related laboratory functions
Demonstrates knowledge and experience in laboratory functions
Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms
Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications
Keyboarding and typing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good listening skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees

Job Responsibility

Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens form newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol
Receives and sorts lab specimens
Packages and tracks specimens for transport
Processes specimens for testing including centrifuging, aliquoting, and storing samples
Loads instruments while maintaining proper specimen identification
Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures
Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system
May assists physicians with patient procedures and prepare basic histology stains and uses special handling and knowledge to process pathology send-outs and referrals
May support histology and/or cytology services
Accessions and tracks surgical specimens in Pathology computer system

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more

Parttime

Histology Assistant

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Location:
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Contract Type:
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February 06, 2026

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