Histology Aide

Job Highlights :

We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to work on a PRN basis, providing you with the flexibility to fit work around your personal schedule.

This role is an excellent chance to gain experience within a reputable healthcare system known for its commitment to exceptional care and community service.

This position not only offers the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment but also provides a platform for further professional growth.

If you are interested in exploring this great opportunity with SSM Health, apply today. We are eager to learn more about your career aspirations and how we can help you achieve them.

PRN position at St. Mary's Hosptial - St. Louis will work a weekend rotation and can work into the evening (end time can be as late as 7pm).

Job Summary :

Under direct supervision, and following established policies and procedures, the histology aide assists histologists and pathologists obtain and analyze tissue specimens from patients in order to diagnose and treat diseases.

This position performs both technical and clerical functions. Histology is the study of the form of structures seen under the microscope.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists histologists and pathologists staff 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 or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use / data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.
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