Lab Histology / Cytology Assistant

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lab Tech Assistant Histology/Cytology St. Francis Downtown

Job Summary:

The Lab Tech Assistant will work under the supervision of the trained Histology and Cytology techs and will be responsible for laboratory duties as assigned. These tasks include preparing specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders verifying specimen acceptability and performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. In addition the Lab Tech Assistant will perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established procedures from patients to ensure that they are properly processed. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory stocking waived testing and slide preparation.

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collect blood specimens from patients following established venipuncture procedures and transport specimens to the testing laboratory to ensure specimen integrity
• Provides support to technologists by assisting with the loading and maintaining of instruments making up of reagents thawing pooling importing and issuing of blood products
• Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions and keeps appropriate person(s) informed of problems issues and resolutions as needed
• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory stock supplies answer phones when needed
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED
• Associates Degree in Biology/Chemistry preferred but not required

Experience:

• Laboratory experience preferred but not required
• Keyboarding or data experience preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to provide quality error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Position requires travel to off-site locations

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .