Histology Assistant - Days

Description:

About Us: Our Vision & Values
At SBMF, we are committed to becoming a nationally recognized, not-for-profit organization through investment in quality, technology, and community. We work together toward this goal by staying grounded in our RISE values:

• Respect: We value others, honor diverse perspectives, and embrace our differences.
• Innovation: We lean into change, recognizing that healthcare constantly evolves and creativity is key.
• Stewardship: We practice social and fiscal responsibility in everything we do.
• Excellence: We deliver accurate, timely service and clear communication to our clients, our community, and one another.

Great entry level position working within our Histology laboratory! Histology is the study of tissues - groups of cells working together to do the same thing. Knowing what normal human tissue looks like and how it normally works is important for recognizing and treating different diseases. This is an awesome opportunity to work in a laboratory setting! Hours for this full-time position are Monday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm with Saturday rotation.

Responsible for assisting with daily histology duties.

Performs data entry functions to accession all tissue specimens.

Performs Gross Room tasks including specimen organization, numbering cassettes, and data entry as required.

Organizes cassettes in tissue processor and prepares it for processing.

Prepares routine solutions and assists in maintaining tissue processors.

Prepares and maintains stock of reagents for H & E stainer.

Requirements:

HS Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of one year of histology experience required.

Medical terminology and familiarity with handling biological specimens preferred.

Requires eye-hand coordination and visual acuity necessary in processing and handling histology specimens.