Histology Aide - Part-time Days
Histology Aide - Part-time Days
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Job Description
Its more than a career its a calling.
MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:
RegularJob Highlights:
This is a part-time day-shift position working 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for a total of 24-hours per week.
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/GED or 10 years of work experience
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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None
Department:
Anatomic PathologyWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Employment Type
Part-Time
