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Histology Assistant

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Salary:

24.10 - 36.15 USD / Hour

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.
  • Provides required patient service and job assignment turn-around times according to established standards.
  • Performs quality control testing.
  • Demonstrates competency in the use of the Hospital Information System (HIS), Laboratory Information System (LIS) computer functions.
  • Assists in training and teaching bench-level methodology and theory to new and existing associates and students.

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.
  • Frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. Occasionally required to move up to 200 lbs.
  • Sits, stands and walks the majority of the workday as well as lifts, squats, bends and twists throughout.
  • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and infectious agents therefore, must wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
  • Will be exposed to human blood, body fluids, tissues and cadavers therefore, must wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
  • Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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