LABORATORY - HISTOLOGY ASSISTANT

Laboratory - Histology Assistant

Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Overview

Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Category Health Care

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Histology Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Obtain valid histology orders, process orders, and data entry. Process incoming reference lab samples ensuring proper patient identification and labeling. Follow applicable hospital policies and procedures for transporting/delivering of samples to laboratory. Provide excellent customer service on the phone and in person to all patients, providers, nurses and other medical staff. Work well under pressure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine tasks in preparing histology and cytology specimens under general supervision and according to policies and procedures.
• Receives, properly identifies, and labels tissue specimens for gross exam.
• Processes paperwork such as pathology requisitions, demographics, and insurance associated with specimen accessioning.
• Monitors histology consumables, stocks, and maintains supplies.
• Fills orders for laboratory supplies requested by ancillary hospital areas and outside accounts.
• Cleans, maintains, and organizes work areas such as refrigerators, glassware, and storage cabinets.
• Rotate stock as appropriate.
• Performs coverslipping, both manual and automated.
• Stains cytology and H&E slides, both manual and automated, as required.
• Prepares reagents for histology testing under the direct supervision of a histologist.

BENEFITS:

Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or higher. Hold a current BLS Certification. Hold a valid driver's license.

Experience: 0-1 years of laboratory experience required.

Equipment/Technology: Experience with computers and office equipment, required

Language/Communication: The ability to read and communicate (oral and written) effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must be able to understand medical terminology.